Environment

Solar panels have been around for decades, but researchers are still trying to develop affordable double-sided panels – able to capture both direct and reflected sunlight. Israeli startup bSolar says it has developed bifacial solar panels that can boost energy yield by up to 50 percent.

Israeli cleantech startup EcoBasalt offers a new solution to oil spills: An absorbing volcanic material produced out of basalt fibers, which can later on be re-used for road construction.

Israeli company Better Air has created a system that improves air quality in homes, offices and hospitals - using probiotics - millions of "good bacteria" - to fight harmful bacteria.

Israeli high-school students were able to generate thousands of Rumex seeds as part of class project, effectively saving it from extinction. They produced over 100,000 seeds of the plant, enabling its re-plantation en masse.

The Israeli Dan Region Wastewater Treatment Plant was chosen by the UN as an exemplary project that demonstrates the ability of local authorities to deal with environmental problems. The company uses a unique system of sand as a natural filter and purifier for sewage water.

Israeli researchers are developing one of the most advanced labs in the world for the study of bats in order to learn about the mammal's amazing sonar abilities. The researchers plan on using surveillance equipment and fMRI to scan bats' brain activity.

China is developing a demonstration center of agricultural technologies, in which Israeli solutions will be presented to the local market. As part of the center, blue roses that are considered extremely luxurious in China, will be grown based on Israeli know-how.

A team of 300 scientists from around the world, including researchers from the Hebrew University of Jeruslaem, sequenced the tomato genome the first time. The findings can affect further development of tomato production.

The Israeli company Alchemy Research offers a new method to power electric cars by using energy stored in aluminum grains. According to the company, cars powered with this type of energy can reach 2,400 km per tank.

HydroSpin developed micro-generators that use the flow of water within pipelines to develop electricity. The power generated is then used for monitors and devices that detect leakages or bursts.

Israeli agricultural experts are expected to help their Indian counterparts in forming centers of excellence focused on optimizing crop production. The Israeli farmers will export knowledge of post-harvest management, cold storage technology, packaging and dairy products.

A NIS 45 million budget for the next four years, four Israeli universities, 100 researchers and 12 teams: this is all part of a national mission is to reduce the world’s dependency on oil by developing a super-battery that can last for over a decade.

Israe- based HelioFocus opened the demonstration phase of its HelioBooster system, a solar-thermal process that aims to back up existing power plants. The company's technology uses solar energy to heat air, which is then converted to steam and can drive a power plant turbine.

Israeli company Curapipe Systems develops a solution for water pipe leakages, without needing to replace the pipeline or digging up streets. Leaks are sealed by injecting special viscous substances into water mains.

Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has released a mobile application to teach people how to lead a “green” life. The app provides users tips for smart consumerism to save money while protecting the environment.