Open Directory - Science: Technology: Energy: Renewable: Solar
See also: This category in other languages: - Provides reviews of solar battery chargers. - Informational site about swimming pool solar heating systems, considering the benefits of adding a passive solar system to the pool and offering installation instructions. - Web site has information on membership and publications, as well as policy statements on topics related to renewable energy and electric utility restructuring. - A comprehensive site that explores various solar technologies and their uses in Arizona. Includes topical papers, news, events calendar, directory of products and services, FAQ and educational materials. - The site is designed to be a prime source of information on solar energy activity in California. - 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. - 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. - Sponsors of the project to build a large-scale (200-MW) solar thermal power station based on a 1-km-tall solar tower. Information about solar tower technology and the project under way in Australia. - Non-partisan independent organization that is independent of industry, political institutions promoting solar energy by conducting conferences and awarding prizes. [English, German] - Research, training programs, and information about photovoltaic technology, other solar applications, energy-efficient building strategies, and related topics. - Provides data, facts, publications, and information for students. - Offers information about energy conservation using solar energy. - Information about status of renewable energy development and related businesses in India. - Includes a lot of information about solar energy panels, solar hot water, and solar collectors. - Provides resources for anyone interested in the design and construction of solar power and renewable energy systems. - Personal account of living in an all solar home. Includes a blog and videos showing a home made solar tracking device. - Informative articles and project reports concerning solar power and related issues. Studies of both Earth-based and space-based solar power. - Information and databases on solar radiation and energy, including calculators for determining parameters needed for a variety of scientific and industrial design problems. - Provides information and news on cells technology. Includes weblog, press reports and data on dye sensitized cells. - 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. - Blog covering solar energy news, solar power products and the politics of alternative energy and a sustainable future. - Provides a reference for anybody in the renewable energy industry with a desire to know how the introduction of feed-in tariffs will effect investment and a focal point for green issues. - Various articles on solar power including why you may need a solar power inverter, do it yourself kits and the advantages and disadvantages of solar power. - Blog on solar energy with descriptions and comparisons of state incentives, pending legislation and new solar technology. - A collection of articles on solar electricity, water heating, lighting and cells. - Portal on solar energy. Includes news, bulletins and scientific articles. - Increased power-output of terrestrial solar-power systems by optimized generator directing, sun's path and shade analysis. - Alliance of laboratories from different countries in the field of solar concentrating systems. Includes project information. - A small business that focuses research on the wet chemical growth of oxides used in microelectronics and photonics (optoelectronics). - Provides information on switching to solar power for homes and businesses, with details of many types of solar device for the home, office or automobile. - Offers online training courses in photovoltaics and solar thermal. - A non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education at the Solar Living Center. Featuring workshops and interactive demonstrations in renewable energy and sustainable technologies. - Blog about solar power, renewable energy and technology. - Resources and information for those considering solar installations for their home. - Christian Science Monitor article on trends in U.S. solar power use. Solar electricity and thermal technologies are improving, but the market is cool. (May 23, 2002)
