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Wildfire Risks Threaten Ready‑to‑Build Solar Projects
A forest fire can force a ready‑to‑build solar project to redo safety buffers, environmental studies and guarantee claims, jeopardising its economic viability.
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Solar energy converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels, and when paired with battery storage it provides reliable, clean power for homes and businesses across Israel. Today Israel boasts over 1.2 GW of installed solar capacity and aims for 5 GW by 2025, making solar the fastest‑growing renewable source in the country.
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SolarEdge Joins Global Top‑10 Solar Leaders
SolarEdge Technologies, the Israeli solar‑tech firm, was named among the world’s ten leading solar energy companies, highlighting Israel’s growing role in the global market.
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Inverter‑Free PV Heat Pumps Boost Efficiency
Clivet’s new CVT9 VRF heat pumps can run directly on 400‑600 V DC from rooftop solar, eliminating the inverter and delivering up to SEER 8.58 and SCOP 4.93.
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Swedish CIGS Plant Put on Hold – What It Means
Midsummer AB has paused its planned CIGS solar‑cell factory in Flen, Sweden, after missing a national grant and opting for a less capital‑intensive, partnership‑based expansion model.
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TOPCon Solar Cells Show Near‑Zero Degradation
US DOE researchers found that n‑type TOPCon solar cells exhibit negligible LeTID loss, keeping them well within warranty tolerances and offering a solid economic case for Israeli rooftop installations.
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JA Solar Roadshow Showcases Integrated Solar‑Storage Solutions
JA Solar’s Journey Ahead roadshow showcases high‑efficiency TOPCon modules and utility‑scale batteries, highlighting integrated solar‑storage solutions that boost grid resilience across Europe and offer a model for Israel’s renewable push.
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Low‑E Coated Solar Glass Breaks Barriers
ClearVue has become the first BIPV maker to apply a low‑emissivity coating on the interior side of its solar glass, enabling commercial‑grade performance without redesigning façades.
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Junction Box Failures Threaten Solar Returns
Intertek CEA reports a rise in junction‑box defects that can cut solar output and even cause fires, with the only reliable detection window closing as soon as the potting compound cures.
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אירופה חווה עודף קרינה סולארית באוגוסט
ב‑אוגוסט 2026 אירופה קיבלה בממוצע 5% יותר קרינה מהרגיל, עם שלושה‑רבעים מהיבשת מעל‑ממוצע, והבצורת הגבוהה הפחיתה ייצור חשמל ממקורות אחרים.
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Namibia’s First Solar‑Powered Hydrogen Hub Goes Live
Namibia’s Walvis Bay hub, the continent’s first fully integrated solar‑powered hydrogen plant, is now producing green H₂ for trucks and generators, and plans to scale to 500 MW.
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Shared Childcare Boosts Women’s Solar Careers
Shared parental childcare and flexible work policies are key to retaining women in solar, boosting talent, innovation, and Israel’s renewable‑energy goals.
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Hybrid Bulk Carrier Sets Sail in Australia
The MV Yampu bulk carrier has entered service in South Australia using a Wärtsilä hybrid‑electric system and a 6.7 MWh AYK battery, allowing roughly 40 % of its power to come from clean electricity and delivering a notable reduction in diesel fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.
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