A Jordanian photovoltaic plant with a 600-MW capacity will export green power to Israel, which will then supply 200 MCUM of water to Jordan

After years of lagging behind other Western countries, Israel’s solar electricity production is looking to private homeowners to heat things up.

As 2018 ends, NoCamels looks at the top stories that captivated our readers most over the past year.

Researchers at Israel's Technion developed a new technology that could improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by nearly 70 percent.

Solar power is a fantastic solution for the developing world and off-grid locations, but it's more expensive and complicated than you may think. Israeli company AORA wants to change that.

By 2050, one-third of the world's energy will need to come from renewable sources, like solar or wind. No, this isn't a statement made by environmental organizations, but by two of the world’s largest oil companies, British Petroleum and Shell. These seven Israeli companies are sure to make our futures brighter with alternative energy technology based on solar, wave, geothermal and waste sources.

Most everybody wants to use cleaner forms of energy and solar power is always mentioned in that context. However, since most solar farms are located in deserts, it's very hard to maintain the panels clean – and that damages energy production. Enter Israeli company Ecoppia, which developed the world's first solar-panel-cleaning robot.

When Sivan Yaari-Borowich went to Africa, she was rattled by the poverty stricken continent. Instead of going back to her life after her visit, she started an organization that will eventually use Israeli innovations in 68 projects that help Africans in their daily lives.

Much of the innovation taking place in Israel is eco-friendly, and team Israel's entry to the 2013 solar decathlon is no exception.This team's state-of-the-art eco-house is based on architecture that has been a staple in the Middle East for 3,500 years.

96-year-old Israeli inventor Harry Zvi Tabor pioneered the solar power technology in the 1950's and today he talks to NoCamels about his inventions and the difference between being an inventor and an entrepreneur.

Limitless power has long been a dream for mankind. But when it comes to technology, sometimes baby steps are needed before the giant leap. Israeli Sol Chip has made one such step with its rechargeable solar-powered battery.

After seeing a decline in recent years, could solar energy be making a comeback? Israeli company Shikun Binui has commissioned a $20 million project from Chinese firm Suntech, to be built in the Israeli desert.

Yosef Abramowitz has spent years promoting solar power plants in Israel, whilst also promoting a social agenda. Now, Abramowitz is working towards bringing solar electricity to remote African villages.

The Israeli city Kfar-Sava decided to add a little more "green" to the traditional Jewish construct – the Succa. The structure, which is built by many Israelis as a reminder of the temporary houses that served the Israelites on their exodus from Egypt to Israel, will run exclusively on solar power.