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Bluffsview Elementary School, Worthington, Ohio - This school has a 2 kW photovoltaic system. The website allows users to create graphs of system output. Mukilteo Solar House Project - Read about how eighth grade students in Washington state learned about design and construction of a solar home. The site has photos of the students' final projects and a good description of the exercise for teachers. Schools Going Solar - A guide to schools enjoying the power of solar energy, provided by the Utility Photovoltaic Group. The Solar School (Australia) - This site features quizzes, projects, and even a virtual solar power station. Designed and hosted by the University of New South Wales, it also has links to solar weather data at several locations in New South Wales. Solar Splash - The Solar Splash is the World Championship of solar-electric boating. It is an international intercollegiate competition which takes place over five days. The various events stress system design and both short distance speed and long distance endurance. Sunrayce - The Sunrayce program challenges college students to design, build and race solar-powered cars in a long-distance event. SUNSTANG Solar Car Project - Students at The University of Western Ontario plan to race across the North American and Australian continents, powered only by the simple energy of the sun. Explore this site and learn about how they plan to engineer their next-generation solar car. World Solar Challenge (Australia) - This site links to Australia's solar car and bicycle design competitions. Solar Energy Educational Resources Ask an Energy Expert - A great online form that allows you to ask your questions about renewable energy to a specialist at the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC). The expert will respond by mail, e-mail, or telephone as soon as possible. InfinitePower Fact Sheets - A set of 21 fact sheets, with 7 designed especially for children, on all aspects of renewable energy. The fact sheets were created by Planergy and the State of Texas and can be viewed online or downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format. National Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Competition - JSS is a fun educational program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The theoretical and hands-on engineering skills developed by the students over the course of the program culminate in the construction of a solar powered vehicle model designed to complete a 20-meter, wire-guided sprint race. Intended to be an annual program, it utilizes public and private-sector support to fulfill its goal of improving science education in middle/junior highs across the nation. This event began in 1990 as a pilot race and expanded to 10 regional competitions in 1991. This competition has grown in 1996 to 83 host sites in 26 states involving 100,000 students and 15,000 teachers. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Educational Programs - NREL's Education Programs strive to be fun and provide hands-on experiences with renewable energy technologies. This web site provides hands-on learning experiences for students and teachers in science, technology and math with an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency. On-Line Renewable Energy Education Module - CREST's online renewable energy education system. Based on an interactive kiosk also developed by CREST, this system uses words and pictures to teach the theoretical and practical basics of renewable energy. SolarFacts - Ten informative fact sheets about solar energy provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association. SolarGuide Factbase - This site is designed as an introduction to solar energy technologies, as well as a resource leading to more information on the state of four different solar energy technologies; photovoltaics, wind, solar thermal and buildings. Provided by the American Solar Energy Society. The SolarNow Project - A DOE website where you can learn about solar energy and find instructions for making a pizza box solar oven. What is PV? - A primer on solar photovoltaics and PV systems, provided by the Utility Photovoltaic Group. US Department of Energy (DOE) - The Department of Energy is a leading science and technology agency whose research supports our nation's energy security, national security, environmental quality, and contributes to a better quality of life for all Americans. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) - Funded by DOE, EREN consolidates federal information about all sources of renewable energy in an easy-to-navigate website. Energy Information Administration (EIA) - The EIA is a statistical agency in the U.S. Department of Energy created by Congress in 1977. EIA's mission is to develop energy data and analyses that help enhance the understanding of energy issues on the part of business, government, and the general public. National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) - The U.S. Department of Energy's premier Laboratory for renewable energy & energy efficiency research, development & deployment. Sandia National Laboratories, Renewable Energy Technologies Division - The purpose of the Renewable Energy Technologies Division at Sandia National Laboratory is to develop commercially viable energy technologies based on solar, wind, and geothermal resources that become significant domestic and international energy supplies, with a primary focus on the utility sector. American Solar Energy Society (ASES) - ASES is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy. Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT) - CEERT is a unique collaboration of major environmental organizations, public interest groups and clean technology companies working to achieve a more sustainable energy future. Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) - The Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) was established in 1999 with the primary goal to educate the Houston region on the power of renewable energy. Houston's climate and availability of conventionally-generated power create special challenges and barriers to the incorporation of Renewable Energy (RE) systems. The HREG network of RE enthusiasts, engineers, architects, specialists, and users provides a pathway to sensible energy conservation and generation, as well as a cleaner Houston. International Solar Energy Society (ISES) - The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) represents an international network of scientists, business people and decision makers in more than 118 countries around the world. This network forms a Global Alliance aimed at the advancement of renewable energy through research, technology transfer, commercialization and education. Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) - The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) works to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government activities. IREC's members include state energy offices, other municipal and state agencies, national laboratories, solar and renewable organizations, and individual members. Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) - REPP supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through policy research, and seeks to define growth strategies for renewables that respond to competitive energy markets and environmental needs. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) - SEIA has been the national trade group for commercial enterprises involved in solar energy for over twenty years. Solar San Antonio (SSA) - Solar San Antonio seeks to be a leader in sustainable and renewable energy through creative, state-of the-art construction designs and legislation, working together with citizens, government, business, private and public educational groups, creating positive relationships to solve energy issues, decrease overall energy costs and increase our quality of life. Solstice - Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), and has detailed information on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) - TREIA is a statewide non-profit organization of companies and individuals involved in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric energy products and/or services. Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) - The Texas Solar Energy Society is an educational organization formed to promote solar and other renewable energy applications. Its membership includes educators, engineers, researchers, students, bankers, electrical contractors, architects, builders, building inspectors, home owners and solar enthusiasts. Utility Photovoltaic Group (UPVG) - The Utility PhotoVoltaic Group is 150 organizations led by 100 electric service providers from eight countries working together to advance the use of solar photovoltaic power. Can't find exactly what you're looking for? Use our search page to see what other information is out there. BACK
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