Author Archives: Paula Berman

Students from the ASYV get training in design and maintenance of solar energy systems

Last week, from the 20th to 24th of April, a group of students from the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village received training in design and maintenance of solar energy systems. The course was taught by Fred Hassepass from SMA— a leading global specialist on photovoltaic systems … Continue reading

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visits our Rwanda solar field

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited our Rwanda solar field last week. He was escorted on a tour of the facility by Energiya Global’s co-founder and Managing Director, Chaim Motzen. Blair called the project “a great vote of confidence … Continue reading

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Gigawatt Global develops $23.7 million solar farm for Rwanda

By Robin Whitlock Gigawatt Global’s utility-scale solar field in Rwanda boost’s the country’s electricity generation capacity by six percent. Gigawatt Global develops $23.7 million solar farm for Rwanda   Gigawatt Global has officially launched its  $23.7 million  solar energy plant … Continue reading

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Eilat Eilot Conference and the need for change in policy

Only a few days after Israel saw the largest oil spill in its history, the Eilat Eilot Conference was held – an event designed to push for a wider alternative-energy use. It was a key time to show what Israel is … Continue reading

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