Web Directory

» 29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
   May 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana. To explore the physics, materials science, and engineering of photovoltaic devices and solar electric power systems.
   http://www.ieee.org/organizations/pubs/newsletters/eds/apr02/pvsc.html

» A Short Course on Photovoltaics
   Guide for the solar electric newcomer or enthusiast. Includes basic information with pictures, graphs and calculations.
   http://www.calsolareng.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=63

» AltE University
   Educational articles, online seminars (webinars), live seminars and calculators to learn about renewable energy, solar electric systems, solar thermal and wind power.
   http://www.altestore.com/learn/

» Build Your Own Solar Panels
   Offers a free downloadable solar energy report providing a guide to a basic solar system layout and detailed plans for creating your own solar energy.
   http://terra-vox.com

» CBC News: Looking to the Sun
   Tom Parry reports on the Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Research Center in Israel where Prof. David Faiman is undertaking research using a huge mirror to focus the sun's rays onto one single super-heated point.
   http://www.cbc.ca/news/reportsfromabroad/parry/20070815.html

» DIY Solar Power
   Learn how to build and maintain your own solar panels and wind mills to reduce your monthly electric bills. Simple and easy to follow instructions.
   http://diyhomebuiltsolar.com/

» European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)
   Industry association devoted to the promotion of solar electricity. Includes objectives, news, technological aspects, publications, events and contact information.
   http://www.epia.org/

» Georgia Tech
   University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research. The mission of the Center is to improve the fundamental understanding of the science and technology of advanced PV devices.
   http://www.ece.gatech.edu/research/UCEP/

» Giuseppe Farina
   An inventor provides plans and illustrates the patents for his parabolic concentrator system for the exploitation of solar and thermoelectric energy. In English and Italian.
   http://www.farinagiuseppe.com/

» Greenfield Hydroponics Systems Inc.
   Manufacturers of solar, 110/220 volt powered portable greenhouse to grow sprouts, herbs, leafy vegetables, medicinal plants, mushroom, seedlings for commercial crops and reforestation.
   http://www.greenfield-hydroponics.com/

» Howstuffworks "How Solar Cells Work"
   Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But what happens on a cloudy day? Learn all about solar cells and what it would take to power your entire house with solar energy.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/solar-cell.htm

» IEA: Urban-Scale Photovoltaic Applications
   International collaborative project of the International Energy Agency (IEA) to enhance the opportunities for wide-scale photovoltaic solutions in the urban environment.
   http://www.iea-pvps-task10.org

» IOFFE: Photovoltaics Laboratory
   Institute of photovoltaics of the Physico-Technical Institute (IOFFE) of Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Includes technical data and publications.
   http://pvlab.ioffe.ru

» Institute of Energy Conversion (Delaware)
   The (IEC) at the University of Delaware is a multi-disciplinary laboratory devoted to research and development of thin-film photovoltaic cells. IEC's research program is complemented by an educational mission that enables both undergraduate and graduate s
   http://www.udel.edu/iec/index.html

» Living off the Grid: What an Adventure, Having Fun with the Sun!
   Personal account of moving to Northern New Mexico and learning to use solar energy.
   http://www.ride-the-sunshine-glow.com/off-the-grid.html

» Maine Solar House
   An instructive website explaining how a family in Maine installed and use photovoltaic and solar thermal applications in its house.
   http://www.solarhouse.com/

» Metcalfs' Solar Power and Light
   Details about a home solar photovoltaic system in Glendale, California.
   http://solar.metcalfs.com/

» National Energy Foundation
   Information about solar thermal, solar electricity, biomass, wind power, and hydropower from the British Photovoltaic Association, which supports development of these technologies in the UK.
   http://www.nef.org.uk/actonCO2/renewableenergy.htm

» Neighborhood Solar
   Bulk purchasing program for residential solar installations. Aims to educate homeowners on the benefits of solar energy and encourage solar installation companies to perform installations in bulk on a neighborhood or community level.
   http://neighborlysolar.com

» North Carolina Solar Center
   Some useful information on solar electric and other renewables. A little bit out of date in some areas.
   http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/

» PV resources
   Photovoltaic applications, technologies, perspectives and more
   http://www.pvresources.com

» PVACCEPT | Photovoltaics Research Project
   A European Union funded German-Italian research and demonstration project. It aims at designing and developing marketable solar modules for electricity generation.
   http://www.pvaccept.de/eng/

» Photovoltaic Modules
   Provides information on producing electricity using the sun.
   http://www.ipannellifotovoltaici.com/photovoltaic_module.htm

» PowerSat Corporation
   Describes and promotes a concept of placing large solar cells in orbit and wirelessly transferring the energy to a receiving station on earth.
   http://www.powersat.com/

» Renewable and Electrical Energy
   Natural Resources Canada web site providing information on alternative energy,incentives for use and development,publications and learning tools for schools.
   http://www2.nrcan.gc.ca/es/erb/english/View.asp?x=68

» SESCI: Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc.
   Non-profit Canadian organization, working to promote the awareness, understanding and use of solar energy in Canada. Includes information on photovoltaic uses, cost, sizing, northern climate considerations, and third world applications.
   http://www.solarenergycanada.org/

» Shreyansh Electronics
   Offers solar photovoltaic modules and educational kits in India.
   http://shreyanshindia.com

» Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)
   A non-profit organization which promotes, develops, and facilitates solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
   http://www.self.org/

» Solar Energy
   Contains information about how thin film solar cell can be incorporated into the roofing structures of buildings. CD available.
   http://members.tripod.com/ethansolar/

» Solar Facts
   Information on solar electricity systems, what you need, how it works, latest developments, the global picture, news and list of manufacturers.
   http://www.solar-facts.com

» Solar Home
   A resource guide for solar home power. Includes information on solar panels, energy efficient houses, passive solar, incentives and solar living stories.
   http://solarhome.net

» Solar Online Learning Center
   On-site as well as online photovoltaic tutorials for beginners and intermediate levels
   http://www.solenergy.org/

» Solar Panel Home
   Provides independent and objective information, advice and guidance on solar power for the home. Includes the pros and cons, costs, benefits and options.
   http://www.solar-panel-home.net

» Solar Performance Website
   Provides a free service for users to check the performance of their photovoltaic system.
   http://www.pvperformance.com

» Solar Power Answers
   Information on the design and application of stand-alone photovoltaic systems including system design calculators.
   http://www.solar-power-answers.co.uk

» Solar Power News and Info
   Provides the latest solar power news from around the world.
   http://solarpower.thund3rbox.com

» Solar Warrior Photovoltaic System
   Information about Kenneth and Gabrielle Adelman's huge backyard system in Corralitos, California, and their struggle with the power company.
   http://www.solarwarrior.com/

» SolarAtlas
   Provides resources and information on solar energy and also on other forms of green and renewable energy.
   http://www.solaratlas.com

» Solarbuzz
   Independent and timely information on solar energy; including industry statistics, monthly solar product price surveys, technologies, and world wide listing of companies.
   http://www.solarbuzz.com/

» Texas Solar Energy Society
   Educational organization. Contains some information about solar electric. Has a K-12 renewables education area.
   http://www.txses.org

» The International Solar Energy Society
   The largest, oldest, and most comprehensive technical body dealing with the technology and implementation of renewable energy. Promotes research and advocacy on solar electric technologies.
   http://www.ises.org

» The Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW
   Established and supported under the Australian Research Council's Research Centres Program. Includes information files, especially on the more technical issues of solar. (formerly the Centre for Photovoltaic Devices and Systems)
   http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au/

» UO SRML: Sun chart program
   University of Oregon Solar Radiation Monitoring Laboratory. This program creates sun charts for: "typical" dates of each month
   http://solardat.uoregon.edu/SunChartProgram.html

» US Department of Energy: Photovoltaics
   Information on the government's PV Program.
   http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar/photovoltaics.html

» Watson Solar House
   Describing the experiences of a home owner getting a solar array. Includes data and insights.
   http://256.com/solar/

» Wikipedia: Photovoltaics
   Free encyclopedia article about photovoltaic technology. Addresses development, power generation data and references.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaics

» Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
   Information about a project to integrate buildings which have Photovoltaic technologies on the University of Wisconsin campus.
   http://www.buildingsolar.com/