ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS              

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) - 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- and long-term use of solar energy.

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)  -  the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers,

dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers  

International Solar Energy Society (ISES) - 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.

Northern California Solar Energy Association - is an all volunteer membership organization

established in 1976 by professional and lay solar enthusiasts

The Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society - promotes investigation into the operation and

development of solar energy applications and potential applications.

Florida Solar Energy Industries Association  - founded in 1977, is a nonprofit professional association

of companies involved in the solar energy industry

European Association for Renewable Energies - develops political and economic plans of action

and concepts, including legal frameworks, for the introduction of Renewable Energies.

World Council for Renewable Energy - a globally operating independent organization, free of the

vested interests of the pre- sent global energy system, to be the global voice

for Renewable Energy in the concert of global energy discussion

Clean Energy Now! - a Greenpeace campaign that is committed to forcing the increase

of clean energy solutions required to meet the challenges of climate change.

 COMPANIES

BPSolar - one of the largest and most respected solar companies

in the world.

AstroPower - General electric's advanced solar electric power products

Sierra Solar Systems - has been a service oriented systems engineering

consultant and Renewable Energy Outfitter world wide for more than 24 years.

RWE SCHOTT Solar (RSS) - a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture,

installation and support of complete solar energy systems.

KYOCERA - is one of the world's largest vertically-integrated producers

and suppliers of solar energy products.

 EDUCATIONAL

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) -  the largest and most active state-supported

renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States

UW-Madison's SEL - the Solar Energy Lab as UW is  recognized nationally and internationally

for accomplishments in practical applications for solar energy.

North Carolina Solar Center - as a clearinghouse for solar and other renewable energy programs,

 information, research, technical assistance, and training for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond.

Solar Energy and Energy Conversion Laboratory (SEECL) - an internationally recognized center for research,

 education and training in solar energy and renewable energy conversion.