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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a lead global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides state of the art data and analyses on technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment. IRENA drives the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, and energy security, for economic and social resilience and prosperity and a climate-proof future.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
The largest, oldest, and most comprehensive technical body dealing with the technology and implemention of renewable energy.
Solar Energy International
Offering hands-on workshops and online courses.
Global Solar Atlas
The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, collectively The World Bank Group, have provided this Global Solar Atlas in addition to a series of global, regional and country GIS data layers and poster maps, to provide quick and easy access to solar resource and photovoltaic power potential data globally. It is part of a global ESMAP initiative on Renewable Energy Resource Mapping that includes biomass, small hydro, solar and wind.
NREL: Solar Energy Basics
Solar energy is a powerful source of energy that can be used to heat, cool, and light homes and businesses.
NREL: Photovoltaic Research
Focuses on decreasing the reliance on fossil-fuel generated electricity by lowering the cost of delivered electricity and improving the efficiency of PV modules and systems.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. It shares information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress in the U.S. and beyond. As the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), it works with individuals and groups around the world to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy and sustainable living society.
Solar Energy Industries Association®
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) focuses on the transformation to a clean energy economy. It works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy.
US Solar Power Estimator
US calculator provides a general estimate based on industry averages.
Solar Power Europe
SolarPower Europe is the premier association for the European solar PV sector. In collaboration with 320+ organisations, it shapes regulations and business landscapes for solar’s growth. It is co-founder of the RE-Source Platform, Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, and the Energy Storage Coalition.
Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer ISE is the largest solar research institute in Europe and is committed to promoting a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energy sources.
European Photovoltaic Technology Platform
An initiative which aims at mobilising all the actors sharing a long-term European vision for photovoltaics.
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme
An initiative conducting projects on the application of solar photovoltaic electricity worldwide. Website provides information about the results including publications.
pvresources.com - photovoltaic applications + technologies
An independent web site devoted to promote photovoltaic applications and technologies. It was developed as non-commercial helpful information to serve teachers, students and others interested in photovoltaics.
reNews
Renews Ltd was founded by journalists in 2002 to provide unflinching, news-focused coverage of the renewable energy sector.
EIA Kids Page PV Energy Timelines
For kids - learn about the milestones in photovoltaics energy history.
Home Power Magazine
The hands-on journal of home-made power.