- Institute of Energy Conversion (Delaware) - The (IEC) at the University of Delaware is a multi-disciplinary laboratory devoted to research and development of thin-film photovoltaic cells. IEC's research program is complemented by an educational mission that enables both undergraduate and graduate s
- PV Power Resource Site - Coordination and dissemination of global photovoltaic (pv) technologies, applications, history, and resources.
- Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) - A non-profit organization which promotes, develops, and facilitates solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
- National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) - U.S. Department of Energy. Research and development, and information source on photovoltaics. Website includes a virtual library of online reference materials and photographs on photovoltaic technology, educational materials, links to commercial supplier
- North Carolina Solar Center - Some useful information on solar electric and other renewables. A little bit out of date in some areas.
- Texas Solar Energy Society - Educational organization. Contains some information about solar electric. Has a K-12 renewables education area.
- 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.
- Georgia Tech - University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research. The mission of the Center is to improve the fundamental understanding of the science and technology of advanced PV devices.
- Wisconsin Public Service Corporation - Information about a project to integrate buildings which have Photovoltaic technologies on the University of Wisconsin campus.
- Solar Electric Power Group - Nonprofit association promoting early commercialization of cost-effective solar electric (photovoltaic) energy to benefit electric utilities and their customers
- Solar Energy - Contains information about how thin film solar cell can be incorporated into the roofing structures of buildings. CD available.
- 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.
- 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
- RV Solar Power - RV solar power system. Personal home page describing the installation of a complete RV photovoltaic system in a 5th wheel. Pictures and diagrams.
- Solar Electric Forum - Technical discussion forum about solar electric and related topics.
- The Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW - Established and supported under the Australian Research Council's Research Centres Program. Includes information files, especially on the more technical issues of solar. (formerly the Centre for Photovoltaic Devices and Systems)
- Maine Solar House - An instructive website explaining how a family in Maine installed and use photovoltaic and solar thermal applications in its house.
- Solar Online Learning Center - On-site as well as online photovoltaic tutorials for beginners and intermediate levels
- Greenfield Hydroponics Systems Inc. - Manufacturers of solar, 110/220 volt powered portable greenhouse to grow sprouts, herbs, leafy vegetables, medicinal plants, mushroom, seedlings for commercial crops and reforestation.
- Potomac Region Chapter of American Solar Energy Society - Regional solar energy association. Educationally oriented programs, including the 5th annual National High School Student Solar Design Contest.
- 29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - May 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana. To explore the physics, materials science, and engineering of photovoltaic devices and solar electric power systems.
- Dale's Alternative Energy System - A home powered by alternative energy in Ukiah, CA. Good pages about a nice system.
- U-solar Photovoltaic - This consultant site specialized in photovoltaic dissemination offers a description of solar advantages and obstacles, live news, an expert network, a specialized bookshop, a newsletter and customized support
- SolarHost - Have your website fully powered by photovoltaic panels thanks to this solar webhosting company
- PV GAP - PV GAP, a not-for-profit organization, promotes the use of internationally accepted standards, quality management processes and organizational training in all aspects related to photovoltaic systems.
- PV resources - Photovoltaic applications, technologies, perspectives and more
- Solarbuzz Consultant and Portal - Independent and timely information on solar energy; including industry statistics, monthly solar product price surveys, technologies, and world wide listing of companies.
- PVACCEPT | Photovoltaics Research Project - PVACCEPT is a Europeon Union funded German-Italian research and demonstration project. It aims at designing and developing marketable solar modules for electricity generation.
- 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.
- SESCI: Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. - Non-profit canadian organization, working to promote the awareness, understanding and use of solar energy in Canada. Includes information on photovoltaic uses, cost, sizing, northern climate considerations, and third world applications.
- Renewable and Electrical Energy - Natural Resources Canada web site providing information on alternative energy,incentives for use and development,publications and learning tools for schools.
- Off-Grid Living - Alternative energy, renewable energy, solar, photovaltaic sources for homesteading. Off-grid living information.
- Carleton Place High School Solar Team - Dedicated to the design, construction, and teamwork behind the winning model solar car from CPHS.
- Solar Power Answers - Information on the design and application of stand-alone photovoltaic systems including system design calculators.
- Shreyansh Electronics - Offers solar photovoltaic modules and educational kits in India.
- IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme - The International Energy Agency has come up with this website full of facts, figures, contacts, and event descriptions on photovoltaic energy.
- Solar Cells - An introduction to solar electric technology and the manufacture and use of solar cells.
- PV Web - Information about photovoltaic power and solar electricity from the British Photovoltaic Association, which supports development of these technologies in the UK.
- Solar Warrior Photovoltaic System - Information about Kenneth and Gabrielle Adelman's huge backyard system in Corralitos, California, and their struggle with the power company.
- US Department of Energy: Photovoltaics - Information on the government's PV Program.
- SolarAmp - A research and development company focusing on cost-effective photovoltaic (PV) modules for solar cells.
- European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) - Industry association devoted to the promotion of solar electricity. Includes objectives, news, technological aspects, publications, events and contact information.
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