Solar Links
American Solar Energy Society - nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.
Arizona Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System - NREL-produced guide to buying a photovoltaic system.
Arizona Solar Center - state chapter of American Solar Energy Society (ASES).
Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association - trade association who’s focus is on education, professionalism and promotion of public policies that support deployment of solar technologies in Arizona.
California Solar Center - history of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.
Florida Solar Energy Center - organization that tests and certifies solar thermal collectors.
How Stuff Works - article on standard power grids and on solar cells.
Popular Mechanic - article on solar hot water.
PV Resources - wonderful resource with general information on photovoltaics as well as a listing of large arrays across the world.
Renewable Energy Policy Project - REPP’s goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting highly active, online, renewable energy discussion groups.
Renewable Energy Resource Center - Vermont page with good basic information on solar electric and hot water systems.
Solar Energy Industries Association - national trade association for the solar industry that works to expand markets, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar.
Solar Energy International - organization offering online courses and hands-on workshops in solar, wind, and water power and environmental building technologies worldwide, as well as in Tucson.
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation - nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the development and implementation of certification programs and national rating standards for solar energy equipment.
Tucson Electric Power - details on the Sunshare rebate program.
U.S. DOE Guide to Solar Water Heaters