Energy Forum 11: Energy balanced building
Green building in general and energy efficiency in buildings in particular are a main issue all over the world, as well as in Israel. The recognition of the importance of energy conservation and the other qualities embedded in green buildings are indisputable. In Israel, the level of standardization is still poor, therefore, it is not […]
Energy Forum 10: Health and environmental effect of natural gas use in Israel
This meeting is a part of a wider program by RAND, looking into the effects of natural gas use in Israel. The national energy plan that was prepared for the ministry of infrastructures in 2004, predicts that natural gas will reach 70% of total fuels used for energy production in Israel by 2025. The forum […]
Energy Forum 9: The role of Israel in the global bioethanol market
The ninth meeting of the SNI Energy forum discussed the role of Israel in the global bioethanol market. Issues addressed were related to the Israeli market: technological and economical feasibility, production, use and knowledge development, Including the opportunities of knowledge export from Israel.
Energy Forum 8: Demand Side Management
The eighth thematic meeting of the Energy Forum was devoted to the subject of Demand Side Management (DSM). The meeting was held at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion on December, 2007. Experts on the subject, from industry, academia, governmental departments and the public sector participated. The Forum participants were selected with great care […]
Energy Forum 7: Biofuels for energy
The seventh thematic meeting of the Energy Forum was devoted to the subject of Biofuels R&D in Israel. The meeting was held at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion on October, 2007. Experts on the subject, from industry, academia, governmental departments and the public sector participated. The Forum participants were selected with great care […]
Energy Forum 6: Efficiency and Energy Savings in Air Conditioning Systems
Air conditioning systems are currently one of the largest consumers of energy in Israel. 70% of the electricity consumption of a typical office building today is dedicated to air conditioning. The peak demand for electricity in Israel has shifted from winter to summer due to the demand for air conditioning. If it were possible to […]
Energy Forum 5: Renewable energy R&D needs
Introduction The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are […]
Energy Forum 4: Solar energy for the production of heat
Introduction The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are […]
Energy Forum 3: Waste to Energy (WTE)
The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are invited […]
Energy Forum 2: Combined Heat and Power (Cogeneration) Systems
The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are invited […]
