Tag: solar

Egypt’s agritech startup Viridia wins green $100K accelerator prize in Saudi Arabia

Egypt-based agritech Viridia Tech has been named the overall winner of the 2024 Mega Green Accelerator, awarded the $100,000 grand prize in Saudi Arabia for their impactful data analytics platform, which helps farmers grow crops more sustainably and efficiently.

Renewable energy jobs increased by nearly 20% globally, but skewed by China

According to IRENA, renewable energy jobs are up by 20% but the lion's share of these jobs originate in Communist China.

Lagoon Valley for living intentionally with nature and purpose in the Bay

So what are the options for Bay dwellers? A new planned community called Lagoon Valley is being built between the Bay Area and Sacramento, and the project developers believe they are doing their part for planet earth.

Going Solar? 7 Misconceptions About Solar Panels Clouding Your Judgement

Switching to solar energy is a big decision, and clashing information about alternative energy can drag you in separate directions until you’re stretched thin. Although the change may sound daunting, solar-powered homes have become increasingly popular in the past few years.

A $100 million USD fund unites Arab Gulf and Israel

A new fund is launched to create peace and hopefully cleantech investments between the Gulf and Israel.

Electrical Engineer needed for supervising solar PV operations in Dubai

Thinking about working in solar energy and fancy a career change for a year in the Middle East? You...

Dream sales job in sunny solar open in Dubai

Ever see the video Follow the Frog? We posted it below so you can have a good laugh before...

Solar-powered plane’s round-the-world journey underway!

We’ve all heard of the benefits of solar power and the emergence of innovative new projects that are making...

Sun, sea and…solar power for Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt’s tourist hotspot of Sharm el-Sheikh has plenty of sun, sea and sand. Now the popular resort city is...

Israeli solar power plant to generate electricity day and night

Solar energy is a pretty hot topic right now. It’s cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable than traditional energy sources. But...

Solar project brings affordable energy to Palestinian homes

We don’t often hear good news coming from Palestine, but solar energy advances for Palestinian households are something to...

Turkey subsidizes solar donkeys for shepherds

Just when you think you've seen it all, a story pops up about donkeys in Turkey that carry solar...