Tigo Energy’s latest development agreement, mobile desalination competition, top Israeli fresh food markets and more headlines related to Israeli cleantech and the environment. Image via david55king.
During the week of July 6, 2010, TaKaDu continued to attract the attention of venture capitalists interested in smart water monitoring. National Infrastructures Minister Uzi Landau announced a new plan to reduce energy use by 20% (3,400 megawatts) by 2020 and Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado is in Israel this week leading a delegation interested in establishing long-term business ties here. For these stories and more, see this week’s headlines below.
Solar
Tigo’s PV Power Booster Wins Over Installer REC
Water
Saudis raise the ante in mobile desalination
Electric Car
Building to scale By Amit Nisenbaum (Better Place)
In Israel
Landau unveils plan to curb energy use by 20%
Water Bills In Israel Go Up 40 Percent. Did Anyone Notice?
5 Israeli Fresh Food Markets – Traditional, Farmer’s and Organic
Palestinian Engineers Get Sustainable Energy Sources Course in Hebron
Investments
TaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring
Ritter leading Colorado business group to Israel
Cleantech venture investment nearly doubles in 2009
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