Solar Energy

  1. Mr. Solar Home Page
    http://www.mrsolar.com
    This site offers information to people interested in converting the electical system in their homes to solar and wind energy. Practical advice, technical data, new product updates are available.
  2. Alternative Energy Links
    http://www1.primenet.com/~shanaha/
    Extensive index of links to alternative-energy organizations and resources, including solar, wind and alternative fuels.
  3. Concentrating Solar Power
    http://www.doe.gov/csp/cspright.html
    Database on focused solar power resources lets thermal solar energy researchers search monthly or cumulative research citations.
  4. Attached Solar Greenhouses
    http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets2/landsnurs/apr94pr2.html
    Discusses the materials and wall thicknesses necessary for maximum heat retention. Directed toward Virginia gardeners.
  5. Solar Cooking
    http://solarcooking.org/
    Make your own solar-powered stove, with a variety of step-by-step construction plans and illustrations.
  6. American Solar Energy Society
    http://www.sni.net/solar
    Advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. Provides information about membership, papers and events.
  7. The International Solar Energy Society
    http://www.ises.org
    The International Solar Energy Society, established in 1954, seeks to promote the efficient use of solar energy and its applications. Its site includes information about the society and its activities. Links to other solar energy sites are included.
  8. Solar Electric Light Fund
    http://www.self.org
    Facilitates solar rural electrification and energy SELF-sufficiency in developing countries. Includes news and general information.
  9. Solar Energy Society of Canada
    http://www.solarenergysociety.ca
    Promotes conservation and renewable energy. Find info on the activities of SESCI, plus events, publications, and contact details.
  10. DOE - Solar Buildings Program
    http://www.eren.doe.gov/solarbuildings/
    Agency uses nonpolluting solar power to help heat, cool, and power buildings. Describes facilities, laboratories, and available publications.
  11. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
    http://www.nrel.gov
    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Web site offers information on several forms of renewable energy such as solar, wind and geothermal energy. It includes news updates and links to databases related to alternative energy.
  12. Siemens Solar
    http://www.solarpv.com
    Maker of photovolatic cells and solar energy products. Site features company news, product information and an air pollution calculator.
  13. DIY - Water, Heating, & Cooling
    http://www.doityourself.com/plumbing/
    Shares features on hot water heaters, solar heating, ducts, air conditioning, and tap water filters. Links go to related topics.
  14. DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Network
    http://www.eren.doe.gov
    The Department of Energy's Web has information on renewable energy forms such as photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind and geothermal. The site also has a news and events section.
  15. Solar Design Associates, Inc. Home Page
    http://www.solardesign.com/
    This is the home page for Solar Design Associates Inc., a group of architects and engineers who design houses with renewable energy systems and environmentally responsive building designs.
  16. BP Solar
    http://www.bp.com/bpsolar
    Information on this solar electric power company and their services.
  17. The Solar Century
    http://www.solarcentury.co.uk
    Here is an organization in the United Kingdom that seeks to accelerate the growth of the global solar energy market. This site has a list of members of the group, a list of publications and links to other Internet resources on solar energy.
  18. Solstice: Renewable & Alternative Energy
    http://www.crest.org/renewables
    Here is a collection of resources on alternative energy technology. This site provides articles, links and e-mail discussion groups on biomass fuels, solar energy, hydrogen storage, economics and related subjects.
  19. Environment and Sustainable Living
    http://www.stcloud.msus.edu/~dmichael/eco
    Alternatives to traditional housing and energy resources, including links on subjects ranging from geodesic domes to solar houses.
  20. Environmental News
    http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2958/news.html
    Provides news updates on more than 15 topics, including clean air, global warming, solar power, and pollution. Updated frequently