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Sense and Sustainability The Importance of Solar Energy & Innovation to Israel
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Why Solar? Environmental Benefits National Security Geography Physical Geography: High levels of solar irradiance; longer days Political Geography: hostile neighbors, lack of oil
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History of Solar Energy in Israel National Laboratory dedicated to solar energy Energy Crises led to increased adoption of solar water heaters Other institutions dedicated to other types of solar energy Nanotechnology & organic solar Concentrated Solar Power on industrial scale
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Current Policies & New Initiatives Feed-in tariff implemented in 2008 to encourage investment in solar energy infrastructure All new buildings required to use solar water heaters Israeli power company, Arave Power Company, is building a solar field for Bedouin communities Financed by OPIC Seen as model for sustainable development in indigenous communities
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Future of the Industry Israel has laid the groundwork for future innovation in solar energy Israeli Universities provide R&D services Several companies leading the way, including Zenith Solar, Brightsource, and Israeli Cleantech Ventures
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