Electricity
Electricity from the air: The smart biometric lock that charges wirelessly
A collaboration between Wi-Charge and the Israeli company Kontrol has created the Kontrol BIO+, allowing you to enter your home or office using fingerprints, facial recognition, or an app.
Trump spoke against clean energy, but he can't stop surging demand - opinion
Solar power offers a ray of hope in Middle East’s least electrified country
Quiet takeover? Chinese contractors seize key role in Israel’s electricity build-out
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
Israel Electric Corp joins gaming with Roblox challenge to teach kids electrical safety
The Israel Electric Corp, with teenk and ReachPlayers, launched a ROBLOX space with the "Safety Heroes" challenge, where kids face electrical hazards, learn safe behavior, earn points and prizes.
Grapevine June 25, 2025: Yesteryear, today and tomorrow
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The electrical and lighting chain Erco establishes a subsidiary focused on architectural lighting
Under LumenArtz, Erco will market lighting fixtures from leading European manufacturers, including: AlphaLed, EWO, LedsC4, Performance in Lighting, Schmitz, and Klus.
Machsaney Hashmal invests NIS 12M in 6 new stores
Israel’s largest electrical appliances retailer opened 9 stores in 2025, reaching 68 locations nationwide. The new stores: Migdal Haemek, Ramla, Ofakim, Be’er Ya’akov, Gedera, and Or Akiva.
Israel’s electricity revolution gains momentum: “Dramatic savings on expenses”
The plan to add 100,000 solar rooftops in Israel by 2030, led by Minister Eli Cohen, is moving quickly. This past week, the Energy Ministry advanced several key steps to support the initiative.
Turkey to supply Aleppo with gas, power in major energy deal
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Turkey plans to export approximately six million cubic meters of natural gas per day to Syria.
Reducing lithium-ion battery usage may prevent Israel's next wildfire - opinion
Innovative solutions are urgently needed to prevent the accumulation of damaged batteries in waste systems and reduce the risk of fires.
Mekorot signs NIS 1.3B electricity deal with dorad to cut costs and boost energy flexibility
Israel’s national water company inks a four-year agreement with private power producer Dorad to meet growing energy needs.
Spain, Portugal power generation nearly back to normal after Monday blackout
A huge power outage hit most of the Iberian Peninsula on Monday morning, bringing both Spain and Portugal to a standstill.
Huge power outage brings parts of Spain and Portugal to standstill
Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the outage, and restoring power could take between six and ten hours.
