Electricity

Quiet takeover? Chinese contractors seize key role in Israel’s electricity build-out

The two new stations alone will account for roughly 10% of Israel’s non-renewable electricity supply.

 The industrial drive: How China's factories are pushing global electricity demand. Image: anek.soowannaphoom.
People load a vehicle, as some families prepare to leave the al-Hol refugee camp to go back to their hometowns, in al-Hol, Syria, April 27, 2025.

Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis

Israel Electric Corporation in Roblox

Israel Electric Corp joins gaming with Roblox challenge to teach kids electrical safety

 ADAM MONTEFIORE.

Grapevine June 25, 2025: Yesteryear, today and tomorrow


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.

Architectural lighting

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.

Machsaney Hashmal in Ashdod

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.

 Electric panel

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.

 A drone view shows people rebuilding their house in Aleppo, Syria, April 19, 2025.

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.

A massive wildfire rages near Latrun last month. The recent fires, leading to a major environmental disaster, underscored the urgent need to protect our environment from ignition risks, says the writer.

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.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

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.

 A massive power cut affects the whole of the Iberian Peninsula and part of France on April 28, 2025, according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN.

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.

 Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2025 Fans are seen after the matches get suspended due to a power outage.

This network gives you an interactive shopping experience. What does it offer?

A.L.M reveals a unique and first-of-its-kind collaboration in the electrical appliances sector – an interactive shopping experience.

 The hologram station at the Glilot branch

High Court rejects hostage families' petition to restore electricity to Gaza

"This court does not have the tools to balance the many factors involved in making such a decision," said Judge Yechiel Kasher.

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, attend a protest calling for their release, outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem. Today marks a year and a half after the October 7 massacre. April 7, 2025.

Consumers in Israel awarded a "Bravo" to the ALPHA PRO Inverter air conditioner by Tadiran

The winners of the "Bravo – Consumers' Recommendation" award for 2025 were recently announced. The award is granted to new products and services that satisfied consumers recommend to other consumers.

 ALPHA PRO Inverter air conditioner by Tadiran