Energy Forum 33: The Israeli Electricity Sector Reform
Since the late 1980s the state of Israel has been looking to reform its electricity sector, the majority of which is controlled by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC). The main objective of the reform is to create competition with the goal of increasing electric production efficiency, while minimizing production, transmission and distribution costs for the […]
Energy Forum 22: Nuclear power station in Israel
A nuclear power station as part of the Israeli electricity market had been considered since the 1970’s, as part of the regulators goal to diverse the fuel mix and lower energy security risks. Opposed to the transition from liquid fuel based production to coal, which was a natural evolution yet not a simple one, the […]
Energy Forum 6: Efficiency and Energy Savings in Air Conditioning Systems
Air conditioning systems are currently one of the largest consumers of energy in Israel. 70% of the electricity consumption of a typical office building today is dedicated to air conditioning. The peak demand for electricity in Israel has shifted from winter to summer due to the demand for air conditioning. If it were possible to […]
Energy Forum 5: Renewable energy R&D needs
Introduction The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are […]
Energy Forum 4: Solar energy for the production of heat
Introduction The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are […]
Energy Forum 3: Waste to Energy (WTE)
The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are invited […]
Energy Forum 2: Combined Heat and Power (Cogeneration) Systems
The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are invited […]
