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August 29, 2012

Despite sunny weather, Israel's solar industry struggles

By BLAKE SOBCZAK
The Associated Press

KVUTZAT YAVNE, Israel — Israel has developed some of the world's most advanced solar energy equipment and enjoys a nearly endless supply of sunshine, but when it comes to deploying large-scale solar technology at home, the country remains in the dark ages.

Solar power provides just a tiny percentage of Israel's energy needs, leaving it far behind colder, cloudier counterparts in Europe. Israeli solar companies, frustrated by government bureaucracy, have taken their expertise abroad.


 
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