Go Solar in the New Year
Top Resources for Learning About Solar Energy
Links to sites that provide information on solar energy, solar energy projects and more.
What better way to ring in a greener, more sustainable New Year than by learning how to take advantage of renewable energy sources? Following are 10 links to help you learn more about the basics of solar energy, and how to get started on your own solar projects:
American Solar Energy Society (http://www.ases.org/): The ASES works to promote a sustainable energy economy in the U.S. through advocacy, education, research and collaboration.
BuildItSolar (http://builditsolar.com/): A comprehensive site with plans for solar homes, heating systems, cooking, and more, along with projects for kids, reference guides, supplier information and more.
FindSolar.com (http://findsolar.com/): FindSolar.com aims to "serve as a convenient, user-friendly means for home and small commercial building owners to make preliminary evaluations of solar energy options for their location, and to help find qualified professionals who can design, install and service solar energy systems." It also runs an online Solar Forum.
Fuel From the Sun (http://www.fuelfromthesun.com/: This site provides information on the history of solar power, an introduction to different types of solar products, as well as articles and links about solar energy.
Solar Cookers International (http://solarcookers.org/index.html): SCI is a non-profit group that helps people in developing countries build simple solar tools for cooking and pasteurizing water.
Solar Energy International (http://www.solarenergy.org/): SEI provides education and technical assistance "so that others will be empowered to use renewable energy technologies."
The Solar Guide (http://www.thesolarguide.com/): The Solar Guide aims to give consumers "the practical information they want, about buying solar and renewable energy systems."
Solar Reviews (http://www.solar-review.com/reviews/): Solar Reviews provides user reviews of solar modules, inverters, chargers, accessories and more.
Solar Today (http://www.solartoday.org/index.htm): Solar Today is a bi-monthly magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society that covers solar and renewable energy technologies.
Top50-Solar (http://www.top50-solar.de/en): Links to the 50 most-visited Websites on the topic of solar energy.
