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☆ SolarEdge sees U.S. solar growth slowing in 2023, European markets surging
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Laila Kearney | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Companies Solaredge Technologies Inc FollowNEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Growth in the U.S. solar industry is expected to slow down in 2023, while some European and Asian markets are poised to surge, SolarEdge Chief Financial Officer Ronen Faier said on Thursday. Some solar markets in Europe, especially in German-speaking countries and the United Kingdom, could jump by more than 100% over the year, he said. In the United States, that growth is expected to be around 15%, he added. Taiwan, Japan and other Asian nations are also expected to accelerate their expansion of solar build-outs and use. Reporting by Laila Kearney Editing by Tomasz JanowskiOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Google sets up high-tech school at Israeli University
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google (GOOGL.O) and Israel's Reichman University have set up a school to train high-tech professionals, offering courses in computer programming, sales and data analysis among other subjects, the university said on Monday. Israel has a vibrant high-tech sector but a severe shortage of skilled tech workers has led to tens of thousands of unfilled positions. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"We believe that a variety of voices, opinions and perspectives enriches Israeli high-tech and its developments," said Barak Regev, managing director of Google Israel. Courses are being rolled out over the next few weeks and students completing courses at the school will earn credit towards a degree, the university said. In the first half of 2022, Israeli tech firms raised nearly $10 billion in investments, according to the Israeli Tech Review.

☆ The war in Ukraine may keep Russia's new Su-75 stealth fighter jet out of the air
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( Maya Carlin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Su-75 "Checkmate" is Russia's attempt at building a fifth-generation fighter for export. Originally revealed at the MAKS Airshow last year, the Su-75 was hailed as a solid move by Russia's United Aerospace Corporation, building off the Su-57 platform — Russia's first fifth-generation fighter. Stats and specsA Su-75 Checkmate prototype at MAKS-2021 in July 2021. They note that "The Checkmate fighter is outfitted with versatile armaments capable of fighting any threat: from unsheltered command posts to especially sensitive targets for a potential enemy." Additionally, if the production estimates of the Su-75 continue to be delayed, foreign clients may look elsewhere to fulfill their fighter needs.

☆ How the Turkish-made TB2 drone gave Ukraine an edge against Russia
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( Maya Carlin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The TB2 drone has gotten worldwide attention for its role in the Nagorno-Karabakh war and now in Ukraine. Without the TB2, the Ukraine might lose the defensive edge it holds over Russia. What makes the TB2 drone special? Bayraktar TB2 UAVs is seen during the test flight at the military base located in Hmelnitski, Ukraine on March 20, 2019. A Bayraktar TB2 drone.

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