Tag: Arava

What is the Jewish Climate Trust?

Jewish Climate Trust has quickly attracted the attention and support of some of the most influential voices in Jewish philanthropy, drawing backing from prominent family foundations and business leaders connected to the Bronfman and Schusterman philanthropic networks, alongside climate-focused investors and community builders aligned with founding leader Nigel Savage. Together, these donors have committed many millions of dollars to build a serious, long-term climate platform for the Jewish world — not as a symbolic gesture, but as a strategic intervention in one of the defining challenges of this generation.

Suntech Launches New Research Centre In Arava – INTERVIEW

Following the inauguration of Suntech's new research centre in Arava, we speak to their Chief Technology Officer (pictured centre)...

Pundak Neot Semadar – An Improbable Organic Oasis in the Arava Desert

Sucked dry by an unforgiving sun, my travel companion and I were badly in need of hydration and nourishment...

Arava Drags Israel into Solar Century with 58.5 MW Project Licensed, Contracted, and Financed

Is the sun finally rising on Israeli solar? After a very slow start in solar energy production, Israel is finally...

Arava’s 40 MW Solar to Power a Third of Touristy Eliat’s Peak Power

Arava Power Company's application was approved last night by Israel's Public Utility Authority for their 40 MW, $150 million photovoltaic...

Alon Tal Paints a Picture of Israel’s Environment Wrongs and Rights (INTERVIEW)

Joshua interviews Israel's most influential and accomplished environmentalist, Dr. Alon Tal.  Where is Israel at in terms of environmental...

How Israel Will Lead The Search For Oil Substitutes (And How The Rest Of The World Is Watching)

Desalination is considered one of Israel's many genius innovations. That genius is now being applied to oil substitutes. Long considered...

Eilat-Eilot Conference: The Ins & Outs Of Renewable Energy In Israel

Everybody who is anybody in Israel's renewable energy business ought to attend this event. There has never been a more...

GoEco on a Volunteer Eco-Tourism Adventure in Israel

Be an alternative tourist with one of GoEco's volunteer eco-tourism programs this summer. Earlier this week we wrote about an...

5 Must-See Green & Tech Travel Stops at Israeli Kibbutzes

In past Green Prophet articles, we've visted Kibbutzes in Israel's Negev region -- ones involved in environmental and renewable...

Eco-Kibbutz Lotan Rolls Out Two Green Programs

Tucked deep into the Arava desert at the southeastern border of Israel, Kibbutz Lotan's Center for Creative Ecology has...

Aora Powers Up "LEGO-like" Units For Solar Energy Production in the Arava Desert

Aora Solar Energy Company, formerly known as EDIG Solar, is ready to begin producing clean tech energy at their...