During the week of August 16, 2009, researchers from Ben Gurion University began taking steps towards commercializing their cheaper method of reverse-osmosis desalination to clean dirty groundwater. GreenProphet covered Taga’s hybrid bicycle and baby stroller in one and Globes reported on plans to install solar energy systems at Ben Gurion Airport. For these stories and more, check out this week’s 8 Israel-related cleantech headlines below.
Water
Water Desalination Using Novel Method Of Reverse Osmosis Promises High Recovery Levels
Aqua Soft’s Drone Plane Collects Water From Air, Drops It As Rain
Israeli researchers start pilot for new desal technology
Solar/Wind
HelioFocus harnesses the power of wind and sun for electricity
Investments and Partnerships
Venture Capitalists Decrease Risk Appetite
Central Florida seeks business deals with Israel
Inside Israel
Ben Gurion Airport to install solar energy systems
The Taga Hybrid Bike-Stroller Goes from Road to Whole Foods Shopping in 30s Flat
Author: Lisa Damast
Lisa Damast is an online marketing consultant by day and blogger of Israel technology by night. Her blog, Israel Innovation 2.0, provides news and analysis of Israeli technology companies in the enterprise software, Web 2.0 and cleantech sectors. Lisa is also a co-organizer of the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum (JBNF). JBNF helps facilitate online and offline networking among business professionals in Jerusalem, including in the cleantech industry. Lisa made aliyah in August 2007 after receiving a degree in Communication Studies from Boston University in May 2007. Lisa can be reached at lisa (at) greenprophet (dot) com.
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