A Slight Chill In The Air
Christian Science Monitor article on trends in U.S. solar power use. Solar electricity and thermal technologies are improving, but the market is cool.
http://csmonitor.com/2002/0523/p15s01-sten.htmlAmerican Solar Energy Society
Web site has information on membership and publications, as well as policy statements on topics related to renewable energy and electric utility restructuring.
http://www.ases.org
Arizona Solar Center
A comprehensive site that explores various solar technologies and their uses in Arizona. Includes educational materials for teaching solar energy in the classroom.
http://www.azsolarcenter.com
California Solar Center
The site is designed to be a prime source of information on solar energy activity in California.
http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/
Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems
The Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSES) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a leader in photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy. The Centre has 40 staff and research students. Its work covers the spectrum from basic R&D th
http://photovoltaics.anu.edu.au
Daystar: The Four Mile Island Solar Home
A tour of an existing solar home with an emphasis on the experience of solar living . This site has lots of information about solar home construction, renewable energy systems and the environment.
http://fourmileisland.com
DOE Photovoltaic Energy
Online documents pertaining to photovoltaic energy, solar power, solar cells, and other related subjects.
http://www.osti.gov/phv
Ecosystems Mission
Aims to develop, promote and market methodologies, technologies, and products that conserve natural resources and advance our planet towards sustainability through the use of solar energy.
http://www.ecotopia.com/ecosystems/
Energy Science Projects and Activities
Contains links to science projects and activities-for science fairs, class or home-to help students in grades K-12 learn about energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/education/science_projects.html
EnviroMission
An Australian project to build a large solar thermal power plant, including the highest tower in the world (1km). Features project overview, news and animated technical demonstrations.
http://www.enviromission.com.au/index1.htm
EREN - Solar Energy
Many links on solar energy; from US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy site. Provides information on energy efficiency and renewables.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/RE/solar.html
European Association for Solar Energy
Non-partisan European Energy Organization that is independent of industry, political institutions, and special interest groups. Promotes solar energy by conducting conferences and awarding a prize. Site has organization information (English and Germa
http://www.eurosolar.org/eurosolar/euroine1.html
Florida Solar Energy Center
Research, training programs, and information about photovoltaic technology, other solar applications, energy-efficient building strategies, and related topics.
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Provides data, facts, publications, and information for students.
http://www.ise.fhg.de/Projects/ES/ES_english.html
Global Warming Solutions
Offers information about energy conservation using solar energy.
http://www.globalwarmingsolutions.co.uk
Greenpeace report
Campaign for solar energy in Europe. Some technical information and a lot of politics.
http://www.greenpeace.org/~comms/97/climate/reports/plug01.html
India Solar
Information about status of renewable energy development and related businesses in India.
http://www.indiasolar.com
JC Solar House Plans and Solar Collectors
Contains a lot of information about solar energy panels, solar hot water, and solar collectors.
http://www.JC-SolarHomes.com/
MST
MST aims at significantly reducing the cost of solar energy technology (PV) by employing a high degree of automation with CPV (concentrated PV) of about 600 suns. Contains a lot of useful technical data and the MST vision.
http://www.rmst.co.il
MySolar
Independent information on solar systems: products, prices, sales outlets, DIY design and sizing, solar electricity and solar hot water systems world wide.
http://www.mysolar.com/
National Solar Power Research Institute, Inc.
Informative articles and project reports concerning solar power and related issues. Studies of both Earth-based and space-based solar power.
http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~ciotola/solar/
Photo Voltaic Energy Service Companies
Project of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) which attempts to demonstrate a framework through which solar electricity services can be provided in rural areas of Zambia in a sustainable manner.
http://www.sei.se/energy/pvesco/pv_intro.htm
Photovoltaics: Theory and Practice
Contains a basis for understanding both how photovoltaics work, including discussion of semiconductors, and the photoelectric effect, and also what applications they might find the modern world.
http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~jpaul/theory.htm
Polymer Solar Energy Initiative
Comprehensive information on Polymer Solar Cells. Get a job with the initiative and get involved in research.
http://www.fwn.rug.nl/solar
Project Sol
Overview of solar technology and how the sun can be used for electric power.
http://projectsol.aps.com
PVPortal.com
Offers a huge amount of solar power related links and information.
http://www.pvportal.com
Realities and Prospective of Usage of Solar Energy
Concerned with the development of solar energy within the Ukraine and around the world. Discusses the technical aspects of making this renewable resource.
http://www.solarenergy.iatp.org.ua/pageseng/index.htm
Solar 20
A project to reduce cost of concentrating solar energy systems. Contains gallery of built prototypes.
http://solar20.com
Solar Energy Industries Association - SEIA
The US trade association for solar energy and related businesses. Focused particularly on expanding domestic and international markets, and advocating for appropriate state and federal policies.
http://www.seia.org
Solar Radiation Research Laboratory (SRRL)
A unique outdoor research facility for supporting renewable energy conversion technologies and climate change studies at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
http://www.nrel.gov/srrl/
SolarAmp
A research and development company focusing on cost-effective photovoltaic (PV) modules for solar cells and energy solutions.
http://www.solaramp.com/homepage.html
SolarMission Technologies, Inc.
SolarMission is committed to providing profitable, large-scale renewable energy generation power stations for the United States and the world's electricity markets.
http://www.solarmissiontechnologies.com
Solarware's Solar-Power-Simulation
Increased Power-output of Terrestrial Solar-Power systems by Optimized Generator Directing, Sun's path and Shade analysis.
http://www.solarware.de/Solar-Power-Simulation/q-inf_1_e.html
Special Materials Research and Technology, Inc.
A small business that focuses research on the wet chemical growth of oxides used in microelectronics and photonics (optoelectronics).
http://www.specmat.com
Stirling Energy Systems
Offers creating an alternative energy source using a solar energy to run a Stirling Engine.
http://www.stirlingenergy.com/default.asp
Sun-e News
Free, weekly, email newsletter for anyone involved with or interested in the solar and alternative energy industry.
http://www.sun-enews.com/home.html
The Solar Living Institute
A non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education at the Solar Living Center. Featuring workshops & interactive demonstrations in renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
http://www.solarliving.org/
Wisconsun Solar Use Network
Resources for individuals and organizations interested in locating solar energy systems on their home or building, including where to find funding, dealers, and PV modules.
http://www.wisconsun.org
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