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Topic: solar energy
Definition:

  • energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
  • "the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy"

    Related tag cloud:

  • renewable energy
  • solar
  • solar power
  • photovoltaics
  • ecosystems
  • alternative energy
  • ecotopia
  • environment
  • pv
  • photovoltaic
  • environmental education
  • solarquest
  • million solar roofs
  • ecosage
  • web quest
  • electrathon
  • sustainability
  • santa cruz
  • electric vehicles
  • ecology
  • alternative transportation
    • Resources:

    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.
    http://www.ases.org

    Solar Energy International
    Renewable Energy Education for Sustainable Development. Teaches people the practical use of renewable energy technologies, including electricity from sun, wind or water.
    http://www.solarenergy.org/

    Florida Solar Energy Center
    Research, training programs, and information about photovoltaic technology, other solar applications, energy-efficient building strategies, and related topics.
    http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/

    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.
    http://www.ises.org

    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.
    http://www.seia.org