Since 1948, Israel has set itself a task of finding creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. To celebrate Israel’s 65th birthday, ISRAEL21c looks at some of the best achievements.
Environment
Neomatix takes the pressure off tire checks
Israeli company Neomatix lets car and truck drivers head for the road on properly inflated tires, without leaving the driver’s seat.
‘Kaptain Sunshine’ to bring rays to Galapagos
Despite crowd-funding failure, an Israeli company is pressing ahead with a project to convert the Galapagos Islands to solar energy.
Clean fuels made in NJ with Israeli talent and financing
Primus Green Energy, soon to make alternative jet and auto fuels, is backed by the renewable energy arm of the Israel Corporation.
Bright way to convert greenhouse gas to biofuel
Israel’s NewCO2Fuel poised to help Australia make its brown coal-burning industry into a greener enterprise.
Flip the switch on heating and lighting costs
A sensor system from Israel monitors energy use throughout commercial spaces to slash expenses and keep users comfortable.
The ‘b’ in bSolar is the secret to its success
New Israeli energy company gets power from sides A and B of solar panels. Another ‘b,’ the element boron, maximizes efficiency.
Israeli water power that doesn’t give a dam
The Jerusalem-based company that invented the Wind Tulip unveils a device to create hydroelectricity inside municipal water pipes.
New solar device keeps homes warm, even in cold climes
An Israeli water heater gathers sun like bees gather honey, retaining enough heat to warm more than just dishwater.
A smart finger on the power switch
Israel’s Panoramic Power offers an award-winning system for property managers to monitor and control energy use to the last amp.
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