Solar Links Following are some useful links to information on Alliance to Save Energy A nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment, the economy, and national security. Alternative Energy Store Besides discount prices on a variety of wind and solar energy related products, the Alternative Energy Store also provides educational materials for informing the public on renewable energy (The Alt-E University) and a discussion forum (The Alt-E Forum). American Solar Energy Society ASES is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy. ASES has regional chapters throughout the country and is the United States Section of the ASU-PTL The Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory at Arizona State University. The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) CREST is a nonprofit organization that uses advanced computer and communications tools to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. Centre for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies Renewable Energy Center CADDET offers information on full-scale commercial projects which are operating in member countries through a renewable energy data base available on-line. Clean Power Research Clean Power Research is a firm that designs analytical methods to evaluate clean energy investments (photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind, energy efficiency) and builds software programs, such as Clean Power Estimator, based on these methods. These programs are licensed to vendors and other parties to help their customers make purchase decisions. Chicago Solar Partnership A partnership which builds on the strengths of each of the public and private sponsors to maximize the number of photovoltaic installations within the City of Chicago. The partnership strives to make the Chicago Public Schools the leading school system in solar energy and environmental technology education. Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Conservation The OEC is a state agency operating as a part of Gov. Roy Romer's office. OEC offers energy information and services to individuals, communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies. Details on solar energy initiatives in Colorado is featured under "Current OEC Programs and Initiatives." Ecosustainable Hub Major web portal on Eco Sustainable resources: exchange, forums, search and comprehensive indexed links. Endecon Engineering Engineering consulting for distributed generation and storage (development, evaluation, training, etc.). Data acquisitions and analysis. Software and hardware development. Energy Diversification Research Laboratory The lab forms part of the Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET), a network of energy and mining laboratories managed by Natural Resources Canada. Its mission is to develop and promote the deployment of innovative technologies in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Energy Information Administration The EIA is the independent statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Quest The California Energy Commission's Energy Quest is an award-winning Internet site on energy education for students, parents, and teachers. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) EREN provides information on programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and links to major organizations involved in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Parts of the site are written as an educational tool specifically for students. [Much of the same information can be obtained by telephone through EREN s sister service, the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC). Fact Sheets are available on basic technology, DOE programs, and much more. A well-trained technical staff is on-hand to answer more in-depth inquiries. Call (in the U.S. only) +1.800.DOE.EREC.] The Energy Foundation The Foundation's mission is to assist in the nation's transition to a sustainable energy future by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy. It functions primarily as a grant-maker. European Renewable Energy Exchange (EuroREX) EuroREX is a consortium of companies, institutes, and trade associations from more than 30 European countries. Its Website is devoted exclusively to the commercial promotion of renewable energy in Europe. EuroREX is partially supported by the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy (DGXVII) and provides news on policies, legislation, research, and politics at a European, national, and local level. Florida Solar Energy Center The energy research institute of the State of Florida, the Center is nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in solar energy and energy efficiency. FSEC operates within the State University System and is administered by the University of Central Florida, U.S.A. Global Accreditation Program for Photovoltaics PV GAP is a global, PV industry-driven organization to promote and maintain a set of quality standards and certification procedures for the performance of photovoltaic products and systems to ensure high quality and reliability. International Solar Energy Society (ISES) ISES represents an international network of scientists, businesspeople, and decision makers in more than 118 countries around the world. These form a Global Alliance aimed at the advancement of renewable energy through research, technology transfer, commercialization, and education. Interstate Renewable Energy Council IREC works to accelerate the sustainable use of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government activities. IREC supports market-oriented services targeted at education, coordination, procurement, technology transfer and linkage with national laboratories and associations, collaboration with industry, uniform guidelines, and customer protection. IREC's members include state energy offices, other municipal and state agencies, national laboratories, solar and renewable organizations, and individual members. Maui Solar Energy Software Corporation MSESC, Inc., based in Hawaii, manufactures a PV design and analysis tool. The PV-DesignPro software simulates the operation of PV energy systems. Midwest Renewable Energy Association MREA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency through workshops, an annual Energy Fair, tours of homes, and at its ReNew the Earth Institute. The ReNew the Earth Institute features working renewable energy systems, hosts workshops in the local community, and houses the office. Million Solar Roofs Initiative The U.S. Department of Energy program to install photovoltaic panels on one million rooftops in the United States, announced by President Clinton to the United Nation's Special Sesssion of Environment & Development, 27 June 1997. National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA has developed a Surface Solar Energy data set created for the Renewable Energy Industry. The data set contains 52 monthly-averaged parameters that were specified by the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Text files, color plots, and contour plots on a global scale are available. National Center for Photovoltaics (U.S.A.) The Center merges the core photovoltaic expertise of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Sandia National Laboratories, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Centers of Excellence in PV at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Institute of Energy Conversion at the University of Delaware. The NCPV serves as DOE's initial point of contact for potential investors, customers, manufacturers, and distributors interested in all aspects of photovoltaic technology and applications. National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project NEED, a nonprofit organization based in Herndon, Virginia [U.S.A.], promotes energy education among U.S. schools as a means to encourage intelligent decisions on a national basis about energy resources and energy use. NEED issues an annual energy education report card that takes the measure of the "energy literacy" of middle and secondary school students. NEED develops and distributes curricula that cover all forms of energy, including solar, and recognizes students and teachers who demonstrate leadership in energy education. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.A.) NREL is a leader in photovoltaic research, providing a wealth of information on cutting edge technology and applications. New Mexico Solar Energy Association North Carolina Solar Center The North Carolina Solar Center, located in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University, provides programs and resources which help people throughout North Carolina take advantage of solar energy. Services available to the public include a toll-free hotline, a referral network of professionals, technical and design assistance, free publications, curriculum materials for teachers, training sessions, tours of a demonstration Solar House, and a reference library. Northeast Sustainable Energy Association NESEA is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1974 to foster the use of renewable and sustainable energy, the responsible use of nonrenewable forms of energy, and to convey the value of these practices for the preservation of the environment. PV-DesignPro Windows 95 and Windows NT software designed to simulate photovoltaic energy system operation on an hourly basis for one year, based on user-selected climate and system design. Worldwide climate data is included. Renewable Energy and Efficiency Training Institute (REETI) Private, nonprofit organization that encourages the development of sustainable global markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies by facilitating the transfer of training and technology expertise. Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) Nonprofit organization which supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through policy research. Resource Database of OPT Publications DOE's Office of Power Technologies' Web site has recently developed a searchable database of its publications. By using keywords or selecting a particular technology, you can pull up an alphabetical list of OPT publications, their descriptions, and how they can be obtained. Technologies include biomass, geothermal, wind, solar, hydrogen, d istributed power, and superconductivity. RETScreen Natural Resources Canada's RETScreen Renewable Energy Project Analysis Software contains modules to analyze photovoltaics, solar water heating, passive solar heating, solar air heating, wind energy, biomass heating, small hydro, and ground-source heat pumps. Developed by CEDRL and 50 experts from government and industry, RETScreen, which also includes an on-line manual and weather data base, can be downloaded free-of-charge. Sandia National Laboratories The national lab's Photovoltaic Systems Assistance Center. SolarAccess.com SolarAccess.com provides a one-stop entry point for consumers into the renewable energy market through its Website. Major ares of the site include: Industry and Product Directory, PV System Design Center, Online Financing, Live Solar Equipment Auction, Education Center, News & Projects, Industry Job Search, and Bookstore. Solar Design Associates Solar Design Associates (SDA) is a leading building design firm dedicated to the elegant integration of solar power in homes and buildings. SDA promotes renewable energy and sustainable design by providing design, engineering, construction management, and technical support services to architects, electric utilities, private clients, and developers. Solar Electric Technologies Provides entry-level information and education for newcomers to PV. Solar Energy Association of Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) SEIA has been the national trade group for the commercial enterprises involved in solar energy for more than 20 years and also has regional chapters throughout the U.S.A. Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation SEREF is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to develop and disseminate educational material regarding solar and other alternative energy sources. Solar Energy Society of Canada SESCI promotes the increased use of solar and other renewable energies in Canada. To promote these goals SESCI has developed programs in three broad areas: education, technical development and public policy. Solar Harvest Solar Harvest promotes alternative energy and sustainable living. Solar San Antonio The goal of Solar San Antonio is to be a leader in sustainable and renewable energy through creative, state-of the-art construction designs and legislation, working together with citizens, government, business, private and public educational groups, creating positive relationships to solve energy issues, decrease overall energy costs and increase our quality of life. Solstice The site for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable technology information and connections. Solstice was established and is maintained by CREST. South Carolina Solar Supplies, sales, service, and consulting. Renewable energy for the Carolinas. Texas Photovoltaic Coalition The Texas PVC was formed to help electric utilities in Texas capitalize on the growing PV market by integrating on- and off-grid PV into their regular portfolio of customer service options. University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research and Education The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established a University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research and Education at Georgia Institute of Technology, one of two such centers in the United States. U.S. Department of Energy's Photovoltaics Program The Why? Files "The Science Behind the News," funded by the National Science Foundation - Their page on solar energy. Wisconsin Solar Use Network (WisconSUN) Wisconsin's solar energy initiative coordinating and promoting the use of solar energy systems in Wisconsin, with a focus on PV systems.
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