Magazines and Organization on Solar energy

The American Solar Energy Society (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..

ASES sponsors the National Solar Energy Conference, publishes SOLAR TODAY Magazine and Advances in Solar Energy, publishes white papers, sponsors issue Roundtables in Washington, DC, distributes solar publications, organizes a Solar Action Network and has regional chapters throughout the country.

ASES is the United States Section of the International Solar Energy Society."

"SOLAR TODAY is an award-winning bi-monthly magazine that covers all solar technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power.

Regular topics include building case studies, energy policy and community-scale projects..." more or Solar Today the Digital Edition"

"ISES has been serving the needs of the renewable energy community since its founding in 1954. A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world. Its goals include:

Towards a Sustainable World: Encouraging the use of Renewable Energy everywhere, through appropriate technology, scientific excellence, social responsibility, and global communication.

Realising a Global Community: Bringing together industries, individuals and institutions in support of Renewable Energy technologies - through communication, co-operation, support and exchange.

Supporting Development: Applying practical projects, technology transfer, education, training and support to the issue of global energy development.

Supporting the Science of Solar Energy: Stimulating and encouraging both fundamental and applied research in solar energy.
Contributing to Growth: Ensuring individual and community growth through support of private enterprise and empowerment in the area of Renewable Energy.

Information and Communication: Rapid access to information through tailor-made communication and exchange platforms utilising modern technology." more About The International Solar Energy Society

"Solar Energy International was founded in 1991 as a non-profit educational organization.

Through the years, we've seen trends and technologies come and go, but our mission remains the same today as it was when we began: to empower people around the world through the education of sustainable practices.

Our Philosophy
As we approach out third decade, what inspires us the most is the knowledge that we're helping to make a difference. Renewable energy resources of solar, wind and water can improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development throughout the world. Renewable energy systems are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for people and the environment.

Our Training Programs
Through our Renewable Energy Education Program (REEP), SEI offers hands-on workshops and online courses in solar PV, wind, micro-hydro, solar hot water and natural home building..." more

Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.

The 501 c (6) trade group is composed of four main departments: Government Affairs, Meetings, Communications and Membership. Primary activities are to effectuate federal policy that reduces barriers and improves market conditions for the U.S. solar energy market. A separate 501 c(3) called the Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (SEREF) oversees policy-driven research and develops education outreach programs to promote positive policy and further deployment of solar energy in the U.S. SEIA also manages a Political Action Committee (PAC) for political fundraising.

SEIA coordinates with several state and regional chapters and other groups including the American Solar Energy Society, Solar Alliance, Solar Electric Power Association, Solar Nation and Vote Solar along with numerous renewable energy, business and environmental groups." more

"Renewable Energy provides latest Energy World News from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet.

News and analysis on energy, electricity, oil, gas and more.

Searchable news in 21 languages from WN Network..." more

"What Is Home Power magazine? It is "The Hands-On Journal of Home-Made Power." It is published every other month and is available on newsstands in the U.S., Canada, and internationally.

The key here is "hands-on." The magazine was started to fill an information void for users and would-be users of home-made electricity. Every issue features at least one "system article" complete with charts, spreadsheets and system schematics. Each issue also contains a happenings section for events, etc., letters from readers, questions & answers, and a classified ads section.

Home Power has been published for over 15 years, with more than 91 issues printed. Each issue is an improvement over the last, and contains high-quality color photos and graphics, 148 or more pages, and advertisements from more than 120 renewable energy businesses... " more

"The Solar Electric Power Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which means that we are designated as a charitable organization by the IRS. We exist to serve our Members and society at large by facilitating utility use and integration of solar electric power. For more information about our members, visit our Member List.

The organization is managed by an elected board of directors. The board is made up of 18 representatives, 13 of which are employees from electric utilities.

SEPA is a business-to-business (B2B) utility-focused organization that works hand-in-hand with the many organizations dedicated to the solar industry. But unlike organizations which focus on policy, advocacy and legislation, SEPA provides customized, localized and practical advice, research and events specific to the issues that bridge the electric utility industry. We offer broad and deep industry expertise across all stakeholder perspectives, and the resulting industry relationships help you to turn solar theory into practice..." more

IEA Photovoltaics Power Systems Programme
The International Energy Agency (IEA), founded in November 1974, is an autonomous body within the framework of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which carries out a comprehensive programme of energy cooperation among its member countries. Collaboration in research, development and demonstration of new technologies has been an important part of the Agency's programme.

• The IEA R&D activities are headed by the Committee on Research and Technology (CERT) supported by a secretariat staff based in Paris.
• Four Working Parties - Conservation, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy and Fusion - monitor the various collaborative energy agreements, identify new areas for co-operation and advise the CERT on policy matters.
• The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established within the IEA and, since its establishment in 1993, the PVPS participants have been conducting a variety of joint projects in the application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricity.
• The 23 PVPS members are: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, EPIA, European Union, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• The overall programme is headed by an Executive Committee composed of representatives from each participating country, while the management of individual research projects (Tasks) is the responsibility of Operating Agents. By 2008 12 Tasks have been established within the PVPS programme.
• The mission of the IEA PVPS programme is: To enhance the international collaboration efforts which accelerate the development and deployment of photovoltaic solar energy as a significant and sustainable renewable energy option.
• The IEA PVPS Programme aims to realize the above mission by adopting four objectives related to reliable PV power system applications for the target groups of governments, electricity utilities, energy service providers and other public and private users... more

"The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world's largest industry association devoted to the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity market. The association aims to promote PV at national, European and worldwide levels and to assist its members in their business development in both the European Union and export markets. "

"EPIA Members are companies, more than 200 to date, representing about 95% of the European PV industry. Based in over 20 countries in Europe, EPIA Members are active across the whole PV value chain: from silicon producers, cells and modules manufacturers to system providers. National associations only have an observer status within EPIA." more

"Founded in 2003, the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development is a US-based non-profit focusing on collecting and disseminating information on all types of technology and processes used in promoting global economic, industrial, and societal sustainable development.

Our goal is to accelerate the deployment of socially-beneficial sustainable technologies, including those of energy, water, and food, by educating industry participants, advocates, and policymakers about their benefits. We achieve our mission by collecting and disseminating reliable data, quantitative analysis, and practical information about these industries.

Today, the Institute strives to be the world’s leading source of publicly available primary data on the photovoltaic (PV) supply chain and end-markets through a series of data collection and dissemination projects and the publication of the industry’s oldest newsletter, PV News. Currently, the Institute remains solely focused on its initiatives in the solar energy industry." more

"Photovoltaics International is a dynamic new media platform that is designed to give real-world manufacturing information to decision makers and implementers responsible for producing solar cells, modules and thin films. Photovoltaics International independently collects and disseminates news and in-depth technical information exclusively for PV manufacturers through its website PV-Tech. With over twelve years covering technical manufacturing for the Semiconductor Industry, the publishers of Photovoltaics International are uniquely placed to use their editorial expertise to create a much-needed and worthwhile resource for PV manufacturers to help them implement technology that will achieve price and yield goals now and in the future." more

"NanoMarkets is a leading provider of market and technology research and industry analysis services for the energy, advanced materials and devices businesses. Since the firm’s founding, NanoMarkets has published over four dozen comprehensive research reports on emerging technology markets. Topics covered have included smart grids, sensors, displays, OLEDs, HB-LEDs, e-paper, RFID, photovoltaics, smart packaging, novel battery technologies, printed electronics, organic electronics, emerging memory and storage technologies and other promising technologies. Our client roster is a who's who of companies in specialty chemicals, materials, electronics applications and manufacturing. You can follow NanoMarkets on twitter where we discuss technology trends, company announcements and the industry's on-going progress

Our approach to analyzing market and technology opportunities begins with the value chain. We believe that in order to deliver quality results it is important to understand the issues facing each link in the business ecosystem. Our analysis also takes account of the latest scientific research, current R&D work, the evolution of manufacturing systems, consumer and business demand patterns and the availability of finance. We believe that it is impossible for any analyst firm to properly cover a market by failing to account for each of these matters in their analysis. Our commentaries are tempered by years of experience in analyzing markets; we have seen many cycles of the next great revolutionary or disruptive technology come and go again and again." more

"Solarbuzz is an international solar energy research and consulting company, staffed by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team drawn from some of the largest companies in the solar energy industry today.

The mission of Solarbuzz is to be the leading solar photovoltaic (PV) energy consultancy in the world. In that quest, Solarbuzz now carries more human resources dedicated to solar photovoltaics than any other renewable energy consultancy. Our expertise comes from a team with recent senior executive level experience working in large vertically integrated PV companies.

Solarbuzz provides a range of services including standard industry reports and research and consultancy activities. We offer information and support designed for specialist use by companies and organizations that need a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the solar photovoltaic market and industry..." more

"SolarPlaza BV is a private company based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company was founded in 2004 by Edwin Koot, a senior PV expert working in photovoltaic solar energy since 1994. Johan Trip joined the management-team shortly afterwards. Today, SolarPlaza has representatives all over the world. SolarPlaza has been leading and inspiring the solar industry with high level events and trade missions for more than four years."

The services of SolarPlaza include:

• Organization of international solar PV trade missions
• Organization of solar PV expert conferences
• Information and trade platform www.solarplaza.com
• Personal deal making (connecting manufacturers and investors with solar PV developers)
• Strategic consultancy

SolarPlaza has offices in The Netherlands, China and Spain" more

"The Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT) is a partnership of major environmental groups and private-sector clean energy companies. We design and fight for policies that promote global warming solutions and increased reliance on clean, renewable energy sources for California and the West

CEERT is a nonprofit public-benefit organization founded in 1990 and based in Sacramento, California. Our team of professional staff, board members, and affiliates includes scientists, attorneys, economists, policy experts, public-interest advocates, and green-technology entrepreneurs. We carry out our technical, policy-making, and policy-implementing work through advocacy programs that focus on key renewable-energy development issues. We are active as participants and intervenors before the full spectrum of federal, state, regional and local energy agencies.

A crucial underpinning to CEERT's growing effectiveness has been the recognition and support we have received from enlightened funding partners like the Energy Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Western Clean Energy Campaign..." more

"Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. The Alliance to Save Energy supports energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource under existing market conditions and advocates energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers, and that lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate. To carry out its mission, the Alliance to Save Energy undertakes research, educational programs, and policy advocacy, designs and implements energy-efficiency projects, promotes technology development and deployment, and builds public-private partnerships, in the U.S. and other countries.

Mission Statement:
The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security.

Corporate Statement:
The Alliance to Save Energy strives to be the world's premier organization promoting energy efficiency to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. To achieve this goal, the Alliance to Save Energy:..." more

"Citizens for Solar is a Tucson, Arizona-based non-profit solar energy organization. Our mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of solar power by demonstrating solar technology and helping people become part of the solar culture. To this end we put on one major event each year, The Annual Solar Potluck and Festival of the Sun." more

"(...) In 1980 the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) was incorporated as a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is the development and implementation of certification programs and national rating standards for solar energy equipment.

The corporation is an independent third-party certification entity. It is unique in that it is the only national certification program established solely for solar energy products. It is also the only national certification organization whose programs are the direct result of combined efforts of state organizations involved in the administration of standards and an industry association.

The Solar Rating and Certification corporation currently administers a certification, rating, and labeling program for solar collectors and a similar program for complete solar water heating systems..." more

"Solar Industry is the monthly trade magazine serving professionals involved in all aspects of the solar energy industry. Based in the U.S., Solar Industry is dedicated to the solar energy segment of the renewable energy industry, covering both solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, and focusing on all applications of these technologies, from handheld gadgets to utility-scale solar power plants.

For more than 35 years, Zackin Publications has provided business to business information to industry decision makers, enabling them and their staffs to achieve higher levels of business success through education and information. Additionally, Zackin Publications offers a venue that connects vendors, suppliers and distributors in vertical industries with qualified professionals.

These professionals rely on the most up-to-date, "how-to," technical and regulatory information to stay ahead of the curve in their respective industries. Serving over 95,000 subscribers in loan servicing, commercial mortgage finance, residential mortgage banking, the drycleaning, alternative energy, solar energy, and wind energy industries, Zackin Publications holds leading positions in the vertical markets we reach..." more

Portal Site to Solar energy technology including solar thermal energy, solar power, solar heating, solar cooling, and photovoltaics. Extensive Information On Renewable Energy, mercantile directory, Companies, Producers, Funding, Subsidies, News and Reports, basic knowledge, solar lexicon.

PV CYCLE was founded in July 2007 to implement the photovoltaic industry’s commitment to set up a voluntary take back and recycling programme for end-of-life-modules and to take responsibility for PV modules throughout their entire value chain.

"PV modules are designed to generate clean, renewable energy for over 25 years. With the first significant installations in the early 1990s, full-scale end-of-life recycling is still another 10-15 years away.

Nevertheless, the PV industry is working to create truly sustainable energy solutions that take into consideration the environmental impacts of all stages of the product life cycle, from raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling. Although the PV industry is young, leading manufacturers embrace the concept of producer responsibility and have come together to put in place a voluntary, industry-wide take-back and recycling programme. By addressing future recycling needs now, we can offer a truly sustainable energy solution today to help prevent climate change tomorrow.

Through PV Cycle, the photovoltaic industry wants to install an overall waste management and recycling policy which achieves the highest economically feasible and environmentally responsible collection and recycling of PV modules." more