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Chaim Motzen IsraelDev Member of the Month
IsraelDev Member of the Month Chaim Motzen, Managing Director of Energiya Global, recently secured $23.7M in financing to build an 8.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Rwanda. The project, developed from concept stage to financial close by Chaim, is … Continue reading
At AIPAC, Two Energy Entrepreneurs Debate Israel’s Future
By Hody Nemes Published March 03, 2014 Israel faces the prospect of freeing itself from dependence on foreign oil in the near future, with potentially transformative impact on the country’s economic and political future, two experts agreed Sunday during the … Continue reading
Rwanda field reaches financial close, begins construction
download PDF: 20140217_Gigawatt Global Rwanda release – Feb-17-2014 FINAL-3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 February 2014 Construction Begins on East Africa’s First Utility-Scale Solar Field Breakthrough project “a game-changer for humanity and the environment” Dutch solar … Continue reading
Yosef Abramowitz remembers Anne Heyman in Jpost
The Zionist angel of Rwanda By YOSEF I. ABRAMOWITZ 02/08/2014 22:17 The Agahozo Shalom Youth Village provides a nurturing community for 500 of the most needy orphans. A graduation photo from the class of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. Photo: COURTESY AGAHOZO-SHALOM … Continue reading
Energiya Global mourns the passing of Anne Heyman Merrin
Jewish Philanthropist Anne Heyman died tragically in a freak horseback riding incident last week. Anne was the founder of the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda, a home and school for orphans of the Rwandan genocide. Heyman, 52 was born … Continue reading
Ministers approve renewable energy quota shifts to photovoltaic sector
Co-Founder of Arava Power Company Yosef Abramowitz celebrates the Israli Government’s decision to increase the percentage of solar energy projects that will be allowed in a number of regions throughout the country. The Jerusalem Post announced this important decision today: … Continue reading
Energiya Global Capital’s founder and CEO Yosef Abramowitz among this year’s recipients of Bonei Zion prize
Nefesh B’Nefesh Announces Recipients of Inaugural ‘Bonei Zion’ Prize Prizes awarded to Anglo Olim who have made a significant contribution to the State of Israel Jerusalem, Israel, January 13, 2014 – Nefesh B’Nefesh announced today the six recipients of its … Continue reading
What Makes Anglo Olim Exceptional?
This week Nefesh B’Nefesh recognized Energiya’s founder Yosef Abramowitz with the Bonei Zion Award, an honor bestowed upon Anglo Olim who excel in their contribution to Israeli society in a number of areas. The list of this year’s award recipients … Continue reading
Israeli Green Energy Guru Goes to London
By Nathan Jeffay,The Jewish Chronicle Israel’s foremost green energy pioneer is visiting London next week, where he will propose, among other innovations, a “renewable energy” solution to the Iranian crisis. “Nuclear power is the power of war and solar power … Continue reading
the Twilight of the Oil Giants is Upon Us
With the growing knowledge that our over-reliance on fossil fuels is at best misplaced, at worst tragic, we view every irresponsible act by the oil giants as proof that their heyday is nearly over. At least we hope it’s over. … Continue reading
