This category is primarily for education. It lists sites with information about the science, application, and production of supplies and equipment for solar electric (photovoltaic) systems. It is limited to non-commercial sites, and some commercial sites with good base of information. For retail, manufacturers, wholesale etc., see the appropriate category.
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- Texas Solar Energy Society Educational organization. Contains some information about solar electric. Has a K-12 renewables education area.
- Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) A non-profit organization which promotes, develops, and facilitates solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
- Metcalfs' Solar Power and Light Details about a home solar photovoltaic system in Glendale, California.
- UO SRML: Sun chart program University of Oregon Solar Radiation Monitoring Laboratory. This program creates sun charts for: "typical" dates of each month
- Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW Australian university showing information for prospective solar students.
- Solarbuzz Independent and timely information on solar energy; including industry statistics, monthly solar product price surveys, technologies, and world wide listing of companies.
- 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.
- Solar Power Answers Information on the design and application of stand-alone photovoltaic systems including system design calculators.
- Solar Warrior Photovoltaic System Information about Kenneth and Gabrielle Adelman's huge backyard system in Corralitos, California, and their struggle with the power company.
- European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) Industry association devoted to the promotion of solar electricity. Includes objectives, news, technological aspects, publications, events and contact information.
- IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme International Energy Agency has come up with this website full of facts, figures, contacts, and event descriptions on photovoltaic energy.
- Wikipedia: Photovoltaics Free encyclopedia article about photovoltaic technology. Addresses development, power generation data and references.
- 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.
- SolarAtlas Provides resources and information on solar energy and also on other forms of green and renewable energy.
- Solar Facts Information on solar electricity systems, what you need, how it works, latest developments, the global picture, news and list of manufacturers.
- 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.
- Solar Home A resource guide for solar home power. Includes information on solar panels, energy efficient houses, passive solar, incentives and solar living stories.
- AltE University Educational articles, online seminars (webinars), live seminars and calculators to learn about renewable energy, solar electric systems, solar thermal and wind power.
- Solar PV Providing information on the various Solar Photovoltaic Systems used in architecture.
- PV Education A detailed educational site on solar technology.
- Think Solar Power Introduction to the basics of solar power
- ENF Solar Directory A directory of all photovoltaic manufacturing companies and installers in the world - including solar panels, cells, production equipment and components.
- Solar Energy Facts Facts and practical information on using solar energy at home.
- SRoeCo Solar Simplistic information and tables on solar panels and tariffs.
- 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.
- 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.
- InstallerInfo Providing country-specific expert solar energy facts to homeowners and commercial users, plus a tool to show every local solar panel installation company you can contact.
- National Energy Foundation Information about solar thermal, solar electricity, biomass, wind power, and hydropower
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center Some useful information on solar electric and other renewables.
- Watson Solar House Describing the experiences of a home owner getting a solar array. Includes data and insights.
- US Department of Energy: Sunshot Initiative Information on the US government's PV Program.