Geothermal power for Honduras
Israel’s Ormat Industries is to build and operate the first-ever geothermal power plant in Honduras. The 18-megawatt renewable energy plant will begin operations in 2016.
Building a power station for Peru
Kallpa Generaction, a subsidiary of Israel Corporation, has been awarded the Peruvian government tender to build a 593MW dual-fuel open cycle power station (natural gas and diesel) that will support the country's grid. The agreement is for 20 years and is worth $1 billion.
Israel to restore Mexico’s aquifers
(Thanks to Israel21c) The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico has signed a cooperation agreement with Israel’s national water carrier Mekorot for the development of strategies for the purification and protection of groundwater quality in Mexico.
SiSense wins World Technology Award
Eldad Farkash of SiSense won a top prize at the World Technology Awards gala in New York City for his invention of In-Chip big data analytics technology. The Israeli-run company’s software allows users to analyze vast amounts of data at huge speeds using minimal hardware.
Preventing soil erosion
Ben-Gurion University is establishing a center for excellence on fertile land erosion. The project has been made possible due to a grant from the chief scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture.
Top Israeli companies at AgriVest
Too new stars at Israel’s AgriVest agricultural conference included Rootility, which has a root-growing platform that substantially increases crop yields. Also EggDetect, which ensures incubation of only fertile eggs and prevents male chicks from being slaughtered.
The Technion: The Engine of a Young Nation
Richard Baehr, Chief Political Correspondent of American Thinker, was most impressed with his visit to Israel’s Institute of Technology.
Where to stick your phone?
If your mobile phone keeps sliding around the inside of your car, then you need an Israeli “Sticko”. The gadget will stick your phone to your dashboard, windshield or any window. You can also stick other items – like a shower gel bottle to the wall of the shower. See the video.
Protection against multiple threats
(Thanks to Nevet www.BroaderView.org) Israel’s RADA has developed a tactical Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) to detect UAVs, mortars, and rockets. Boeing is currently evaluating the system.
Before the typhoon
Israel’s water management company Miya won the Drinking Water Supply – Software category in this year’s IWA Project Innovation Awards for its work reducing water leakage in Manila, Philippines. Water lost through faulty systems was reduced from 67% to 38% - saving 700 million liters a day.