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:1. It is becoming increasingly evident that the field of Renewable Energy is interdisciplinary, commanding the comprehensive integration of disciplines in which Israel has a proven record of excellence and innovation: desert agriculture and irrigation, water technologies, solar energy and biotechnology. | :1. It is becoming increasingly evident that the field of Renewable Energy is interdisciplinary, commanding the comprehensive integration of disciplines in which Israel has a proven record of excellence and innovation: desert agriculture and irrigation, water technologies, solar energy and biotechnology. | ||
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| − | :3. Israel is strategically motivated to release itself from its dependence on oil from the Middle East.<ref>IDC Herzliya,[http://portal.idc.ac.il/EN/MAIN/RESEARCH/IREP/Pages/aboutus.aspx Institute for Renewable Energy Policy], ''Interdisciplinary | + | :3. Israel is strategically motivated to release itself from its dependence on oil from the Middle East.<ref>IDC Herzliya,[http://portal.idc.ac.il/EN/MAIN/RESEARCH/IREP/Pages/aboutus.aspx Institute for Renewable Energy Policy], ''Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya'', Accessed 30-August-2009</ref>. |
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Revision as of 12:22, 31 August 2009
The Institute for Renewable Energy Policy is a research wing of the Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya. Isaac Berzin is the founding director and also an affiliated scientist with MIT.
The Institute has the following mission statement:
- Mission Statement: To serve as a catalyst to the Renewable Energy field by providing the stakeholders with critical insights which highlight the technologies that will be at the forefront of the Energy Revolution.The Institute’s methodology is based on an innovative interdisciplinary approach utilizing world-class strategic partnerships.[1].
Why Israel
Israel has been selected as the base for the research institute for the following reasons:
- 1. It is becoming increasingly evident that the field of Renewable Energy is interdisciplinary, commanding the comprehensive integration of disciplines in which Israel has a proven record of excellence and innovation: desert agriculture and irrigation, water technologies, solar energy and biotechnology.
- 2. Israel has a unique entrepreneurial culture, proven repeatedly in a variety of industries.
- 3. Israel is strategically motivated to release itself from its dependence on oil from the Middle East.[2].
Advisory Board
Mark A. Bernstein | Alan Leifer | Gal Luft | William R. Moomaw | Amit MorYom Tov Samia | Sass Somekh | Eitan Yudilevich
The Team
Isaac Berzin, Head & Founder of the Institute | Zeev Chayot, Senior Director | Miri Lapidot, Director of Bio-Research | Shirley Cohen-Mintz, Director of Business Development | Maya Sharon, Director of Operations | Ido Greenberg, Project Director & General Legal Counsel | Asaf Tzachor, Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant".[3]
Contact
E-Mail: irep@idc.ac.il
Notes
- ↑ IDC Herzliya,Institute for Renewable Energy Policy, Interdisciplinary Cneter Herzliya, Accessed 30-August-2009
- ↑ IDC Herzliya,Institute for Renewable Energy Policy, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Accessed 30-August-2009
- ↑ IDC Herzliya,Institute for Renewable Energy Policy, Interdisciplinary Cneter Herzliya, Accessed 30-August-2009
