Solar Energy Web Links
The
websites on this page have been divided into three general categories.
Click on the category title to jump to that section.
New links uncovered by the current class (summer 2003) are available on the class WebCT discussion page and will be added to this list eventually.
INFORMATION - renewable energy sources,
research, technologies
EDUCATION - lesson plans, government
programs, and outreach activities
CONNECTIONS - other links that pertain
to a variety of energy issues
INFORMATION PAGES
Pacific
Gas & Electric:
Energy saving tips, energy in the news, residential services,
etc.
Portland General Electric:
Models of energy efficient homes, renewable power information
Solar for Schools Program
University of
Oregon Solar Energy Center:
Development and distribution of solar energy technology and other
pertinent information
Studies of legal, economic, and technical issues in the use of
solar power in Oregon
Renewable
Northwest Project:
Information on green power and the utilities that provide them
Guide to contacting your governor and legislators to support clean
energy initiatives
News releases
International Journal of
Photoenergy:
Photochemical journal articles as well as information regarding
the PhotoCenter in Egypt, which is dedicated to solar energy applications
and the latest solar research
Millenium Solar Project:
A collaboration of international research facilities for the advancement
of solar energy
Solar energy information library
Northwest Energy Efficiency
Alliance:
A non-profit organization consisting of electric utilities, state
governments, public interest groups, and industry representatives
that strive to bring energy-efficient products and services to
the Northwest
Lists of residential, commercial, agricultural projects
Listserve access, resources links
Ovonics:
Updated and useful explanations of solar and hydrogen technologies
Rocky
Mountain Institute:
Promotes sustainable use of natural resources in businesses, communities,
and individual homes
Information about energy issues, recommended readings, research
updates
Solar
Dome:
Explanations of energy concepts, Solar Dome Project
Oregon Office of Energy:
Information on various energy technologies, state programs, transportation
issues, electricity supply in Oregon, and seasonal energy tips
Oregon Residential
Energy Tax Credit Program:
Oregon Office of Energy page that offers information and application
assistance for tax credits for Oregon residents
SolWest:
A group that aims to inform the public on energy efficiency and
renewable energy production through meetings, workshops, educational
materials, and energy fairs in various locations in the U.S.
Applied
Power Corporation:
Renewable energy products, services, and news
National
Renewable Energy Lab:
The U.S. Department of Energy's center for renewable energy and
energy efficiency research and development
Information regarding research and technology, national and international
applications, news and events, documents, clean energy basics,
and education programs
Solar
Radiation Research Laboratory:
Explanation of system of measurement of solar power, solar calendars,
live data and plots, Sky Cam with current sky data, news
NASA:
Access to NASA's solar radiation monitoring data
Stanford Solar
Center:
On-line activities, solar weather report, news, solar art and
folklore
EDUCATION PAGES
Alliance to Save Energy
/ Educators:
Downloadable lesson plans, Energy Smart school information, green
schools, resources
Energy
Information Administration:
Explanation of energy sources and activities for kids
Solar
Now:
Renewable energy education and advocacy, resources for educators,
student projects
Solar
Energy Association of Oregon:
The Northwest Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society
Solar education programs and other public outreach efforts
Issues of their newsletter are online, summarizing local political
issues that affect solar technology and offering ways to become
involved
Northwest
Regional Educational Laboratory:
Models of how to employ inquiry in the classroom, educational
materials, discussion of standards of education
Northwest
Educational Technology Consortium:
Guide to integrating technology into classrooms
Eisenhower
National Clearinghouse:
Math and science education news, curriculum resources, professional
resources, assessments, inquiry information, technology, lesson
plans
Energy Quest:
Kids' activities and lesson plans based on energy issues
EREN Education and Training:
Connections to websites of various education programs
Junior
Solar Sprint:
Competition for middle school and high school students to design
and create solar-powered cars
Science Cornerstone Program
at PSU:
Development of courses that integrate the fields of science, technology,
math, and engineering for general education
Coursework focuses on inquiry, field and lab work, and team projects
CONNECTION PAGES
Solstice:
Serves as the Internet site for the Renewable Energy Policy Project
and the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
(REPP-CREST)
Great source of information and links for renewable energy, energy
efficiency, and sustainable living
Photosynthesis
and the World Wide Web:
Resource links related to photosynthesis - natural solar energy
conversion
Who's Who in Renewable
Energy Online:
A comprehensive listing of contacts in the following areas: associations
that support renewable energy, government projects, universities
and research, newsgroups, and energy manufacturing, consulting,
and development
Categorized by solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, fuel cell, wave,
and hydro power
Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network:
Department of Energy's guide to information, links, and documents
EREN's Solar Information
Pages:
Solar organizations on international, national, state, and local
levels
Explanations of various solar technologies
Discussion groups, products, services, research institutes
