Solar Power Resources

The Solar Electric Light Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to designing and implementing renewable energy for those in the devleoping world, delivering solar power to those in need. They have projects around the world including in Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Vietnam, and more.

Solarbuzz has a wealth of solar power information including news headlines, industry reports, price surveys, and a buyers guide to assist your solar purchasing decisions. They also have a directory of solar power manufacturers and their products.

Solar Energy International is a nonprofit dedicated to educating people about solar energy, through workshops on solar electricity and photovoltaics, wind power, solar thermal energy, renewable fuels, and other renewable energies as well as programs for schools and more. They also provide solar energy resources including articles, basic facts, a newsletter, and news.

Solar Industry is a monthly trade magazine for solar energy with topics including solar thermal technology and photovoltaics as well as their application from utilities using solar plants down to the smallest solar powered item.

Solar Living Institute holds conferences, workshops and classes on sustainable living, and specifically solar and renewable energy, green / natural building, biofuels, electric vehicles, and other sustainable living practices. They also have a demonstration site of technologies they teach about where one can go and experience them firsthand.

Solar Power International 2009 is an event presented by SEPA and SEIA on solar energy, technology, policy, markets, finance, and jobs available. Over 650 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees are expected at the Anaheim, California event. Topics and schedules will be posted in the coming months.

Your #1 resource for all your Solar Energy questions.

The Solar Industry's Water Heater Bible : "Solar Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learned 1977 to Today" Solar Hot Water and Pool Heating Design / High Performance Low Maintenance Systems / Reality Checks Using Current Technology...a definitive how-to book for installing and maintaining high-performance and low-maintenance solar hot water systems -- written by one of the leaders in solar contracting today.

The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association promotes use of solar energy and conservation for a better environment and future. Members include active, passive, and photovoltaic companies that provide both residential and commercial system products and services to consumers and businesses as well as solar manufacturers, organizations, and eco friendly individuals and companies.

The El Paso Solar Energy Association is dedicated to improving the development and application of solar energy and technologies to better the communities in the Southwest US region and Northern Mexico.

A consumer's guide to solar electricity for homes.

Detail knowledge and research work about solar power, renewable and non renewable energies.

The American Solar Energy Society is a nonprofit organization promoting the increased usage of solar energy and energy efficiencies in the US. Through education they hope to create a sustainable energy economy and they also have a green jobs board on their website.

Build It Solar is a site for DIY solar projects, with resources and examples. Some of their projects include solar homes, space heating, passive cooling, pool heating, and photovoltaics as well as solar cooking and drying, biofuels, lighting, water pumping, and solar vehicles.

The International Solar Energy Society is an organization dedicated to the adoption and advancement of renewable energy technology through information and communication. They offer conferences at all levels, international, national, and regional as well as academies offering training services. They also have publications and more.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducts research on solar power including photovoltaics, solar thermal, and solar radiation. They have an extensive section on concentrating solar power as well as general solar power information.

The Solar Alliance is a state-based advocacy group for the financing of photovoltaics systems with active campaigns in California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and more. Their website offers resources including state policies, regulations, and programs relating to solar power.

Solar Daily is a news site that reports and editorializes on solar power topics.

The Solar Electric Power Association is an organization dedicated to providing products, strategies, and services to integrate and use solar electric power by electric service providers, utilities, and customers. Their website includes a resource library and events calendar.

The U.S. DoE's Solar Energy Technologies Program is dedicated to developing solar energy technologies that are cost-effective, allowing for better adoption. They have done extensive research into photovoltaics and concentrating solar power. They also run the Solar America Initiative, which also accelerates photovoltaic technologies as well.