On the Roof: Creating Clean Energy

Solar energy from the sun is considered to be a clean, renewable energy source.

Israel’s climate conditions enable efficient production of energy using photovoltaic collectors.

A photovoltaic collector (panel), protected by glass against weather hazards, contains a large number of solar (photovoltaic) cells made primarily of silicon by chip manufacturing, and is built from silicone semi-conductor material. When exposed to light, electrons detach and create movement that produces energy. An inverter is responsible for transferring the voltage produced by the collectors from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), which feeds into the national electricity grid. The Israel Electric Corporation only needs to install a two-way gauge that is used to charge and credit the electricity bill.

Currently, two solar panel systems have been installed at Ramat Hanadiv on the roofs of buildings in the operations area; up-to-date information on system output is provided on an external screen.

Together, the systems provide ca. 20% of electricity consumption at Ramat Hanadiv.

The staff of Ramat Hanadiv monitors and checks the efficiency of the systems on a monthly basis.

In addition, two unique solar trees at Ramat Hanadiv demonstrate the importance of transferring to renewable energy and the great potential it holds.

One tree is located in the Footprint Garden – the energy produced by the tree cools the water and pumps it to the adjacent cooler.

The second tree, a little further away, waits for you in the Sustainability Garden – its design was inspired by the Palestine terebinth, a local tree.

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