Arid Climate

  • Test site at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Sede Boqer, Israel (Operated by: ISE)
    Test site at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Sede Boqer, Israel (Operated by: ISE)
  • Reflector and glass samples at the arid test site in the Negev desert, Israel
    Reflector and glass samples at the arid test site in the Negev desert, Israel

The desert climate is characterized by high temperatures, large variations in temperature and a high global and UV-radiation. The arid test site at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Sede Boqer, Israel, was rebuilt for solar collectors. It is in operation since autumn 2012.