One of the recipients of the latest joint US-Israel BIRD foundation grant (see here) is Israel’s Exency. Together with US Brayton Energy they are developing “a low-cost and high-efficiency solid biomass and solid waste fueled electricity generation system” in the … Continue reading →

Ben-Gurion University scientists have shown for the first time that human poop can be converted by hydrothermal carbonization into a safe, reusable fuel (biomass) and a nutrient rich fertilizer. It addresses two major worldwide issues of sanitation and fuel for … Continue reading →

Israel’s Ormat Technologies builds Recoverable Energy Generators (REGs) that turn waste energy from industrial processes into usable electrical power. It already recovers 160 megawatts in the USA and 595 MW worldwide. It has just agreed to build a 5MW REG … Continue reading →

Israel21c recently featured 9 Israeli companies that focused on sustainability. Those not previously reported here include IMYIM (eco-fashion), Havie (recycled army clothing) and SG Tech (energy from farm waste). https://www.israel21c.org/9-companies-turning-our-waste-into-gems/ https://havie-mnfct.com/ https://sgtech.co.il/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IjGBJcu9jU

The US Department of Energy is investing $9 million in Israeli alternative fuels start-up companies. Israeli biotech HCL says “We take agricultural waste and turn it into food for man and beast” http://english.themarker.com/u-s-investing-9-million-in-israeli-alternative-fuels-start-up-companies-1.367171