Entries tagged as green technologies

We have heard a lot of talk in recent years about the green technology revolution and its role in framing the future of economies around the world. NY Times Tom Friedman outlined the importance of having a sound strategy in his book "Hot, Flat and Crowded". Special report published by the office of Senator Ron Wyden, D-Or, indicates that "U.S. EG exporters are losing overseas market share to foreign producers, especially to China."

As I was writing about solar energy advances in Israel another interesting company caught my attention, this time in California. It is called Solyndra and it offers a very interesting rooftop solution for solar energy generation. According to the company website there are approximately 11 billion square meters of commercial rooftop surface available worldwide. 

We continue our country series with another look at Israel. As we mentioned earlier the culture of innovation drives the county’s economy despite its location, lack of resources and plenty of hostile neighbors.  Some of the industries that developed in Israel more than others are getting a lot of attention these days - yes, I am talking green technologies and alternative energy supply.