Solar Cooking
Central American Solar Energy Project, Engineering Group -- Physics of Solar Cooking, Low Cost Parvati Solar Cooker, Review of Solar Cooker Designs, The Solar Cooking Archive
Solar Electric
Solar Powered Vehicles, 29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Carleton Place High School Solar Team, Dale's Alternative Energy System, Georgia Tech, Greenfield Hydroponics Systems Inc., Howstuffworks "How Solar Cells Work", IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme, Institute of Energy Conversion (Delaware), Maine Solar House, Metcalfs' Solar Power and Light
Solar Thermal
Concentrating Solar Power Program, Concentrating Solar Technologies, Flasolar.com, National Solar Thermal Test Facility, Pool Engine Designs, Solar Collector and Greenhouse, Solar Lightguide, Solar Water Heater, Solarwall Article, Sterling Solar
A Slight Chill In The Air
Christian Science Monitor article on trends in U.S. solar power use. Solar electricity and thermal technologies are improving, but the market is cool.
American Solar Energy Society
Web site has information on membership and publications, as well as policy statements on topics related to renewable energy and electric utility restructuring.
Arizona Solar Center
A comprehensive site that explores various solar technologies and their uses in Arizona. Includes educational materials for teaching solar energy in the classroom.
California Solar Center
The site is designed to be a prime source of information on solar energy activity in California.
Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems
The Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSES) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a leader in photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy. The Centre has 40 staff and research students. Its work covers the spectrum from basic R&D through to commercial contract research.
Daystar: The Four Mile Island Solar Home
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.
DOE Photovoltaic Energy
Online documents pertaining to photovoltaic energy, solar power, solar cells, and other related subjects.
Ecosystems Mission
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.
EERE - Solar Energy
Many links on solar energy; from US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy site. Provides information on energy efficiency and renewables.
Energy Science Projects and Activities
Contains links to science projects and activities-for science fairs, class or home-to help students in grades K-12 learn about energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.
EnviroMission Limited
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.
European Association for Solar Energy
Non-partisan European Energy Organization that is independent of industry, political institutions, and special interest groups. Promotes solar energy by conducting conferences and awarding a prize. Site has organization information (English and German).
Florida Solar Energy Center
Research, training programs, and information about photovoltaic technology, other solar applications, energy-efficient building strategies, and related topics.
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Provides data, facts, publications, and information for students.
Global Warming Solutions
Offers information about energy conservation using solar energy.
Greenpeace report
Campaign for solar energy in Europe. Some technical information and a lot of politics.
India Solar
Information about status of renewable energy development and related businesses in India.
JC Solar House Plans and Solar Collectors
Contains a lot of information about solar energy panels, solar hot water, and solar collectors.
MST
MST aims at significantly reducing the cost of solar energy technology (PV) by employing a high degree of automation with CPV (concentrated PV) of about 600 suns. Contains a lot of useful technical data and the MST vision.
MySolar
Independent information on solar systems: products, prices, sales outlets, DIY design and sizing, solar electricity and solar hot water systems world wide.
National Solar Power Research Institute, Inc.
Informative articles and project reports concerning solar power and related issues. Studies of both Earth-based and space-based solar power.
Photo Voltaic Energy Service Companies
Project of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) which attempts to demonstrate a framework through which solar electricity services can be provided in rural areas of Zambia in a sustainable manner.
Photovoltaics: Theory and Practice
Contains a basis for understanding both how photovoltaics work, including discussion of semiconductors, and the photoelectric effect, and also what applications they might find the modern world.
Polymer Solar Energy Initiative
Comprehensive information on Polymer Solar Cells. Get a job with the initiative and get involved in research.
Project Sol
Overview of solar technology and how the sun can be used for electric power.
Realities and Prospective of Usage of Solar Energy
Concerned with the development of solar energy within the Ukraine and around the world. Discusses the technical aspects of making this renewable resource.
SoDa Service for Industry and Research
Information and databases on solar radiation and energy, including calculators for determining parameters needed for a variety of scientific and industrial design problems.
Solar 20
A project to reduce cost of concentrating solar energy systems. Contains gallery of built prototypes.
Solar Energy Industries Association - SEIA
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.
Solar Radiation Research Laboratory (SRRL)
A unique outdoor research facility for supporting renewable energy conversion technologies and climate change studies at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Solar Tower Project
News and information from the Wentworth Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia, about the power station planned there.
SolarMission Technologies, Inc.
SolarMission is committed to providing profitable, large-scale renewable energy generation power stations for the United States and the world's electricity markets.
Solarware's Solar-Power-Simulation
Increased Power-output of Terrestrial Solar-Power systems by Optimized Generator Directing, Sun's path and Shade analysis.
Special Materials Research and Technology, Inc.
A small business that focuses research on the wet chemical growth of oxides used in microelectronics and photonics (optoelectronics).
Stirling Energy Systems
Offers creating an alternative energy source using a solar energy to run a Stirling Engine.
Sun-e News
Free, weekly, email newsletter for anyone involved with or interested in the solar and alternative energy industry.
The Solar Living Institute
A non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education at the Solar Living Center. Featuring workshops & interactive demonstrations in renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
Wisconsun Solar Use Network
Resources for individuals and organizations interested in locating solar energy systems on their home or building, including where to find funding, dealers, and PV modules.