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National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal technology agency that develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology.
Solar Plaza
SolarPlaza.com - Empowering your solar energy (PV) business with our experience and international relationships.
Free Clean Solar
A free and unbiased consumer service for homeowners who want to reduce their utility bills and save the environment.
Institute of Energy Conversion
IEC was founded in 1972 and is a multi-disciplinary laboratory devoted to the research and development of thin film photovoltaic solar cells.
Green Stock Media
Green Stock Media provides high-resolution stock photos on environmental and sustainability issues. Powerful educational photography available for online download. Rights managed and royalty free photos.
Solar & Efficient Lighting
If used correctly solar day lighting can provide free, high quality lighting, and do it with less heat generation inside the house than conventional electric lighting.
Wired
Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and culture at Wired.com.
Surface Meteorology and Solar Energy
A renewable energy resource web site of global meteorology and surface solar energy climatology from NASA satellite data on 1 by 1 degree resolution.
ENF.cn
Photovoltaic market research and photovoltaic analysis reports, PV company directory (cells, modules/panels, equipment, components, products, installers, system integrators), PV business news, solar magazine, custom research projects.
Green Providers Directory
We provide links to fair trade clothing, organic health and beauty products, alternative gifts and household goods, renewable energy suppliers, ethical careers and services such as carbon offsetting, sustainable building, lift sharing and recycling.
Maya Pedal
A non-governmental organization that promotes the use of bicycle machines through programs, projects, partnerships, activities, and actions, also promoting the use of alternative transportion using bicycles and tricycles.
Solar Vehicles
Design information and plans for solar, electric, and efficient vehicles.
Engadget
Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics.
New Mexico Solar Energy Association
NMSEA - Promoting Renewable Energy and Sustainability Since 1972.
Mike Brown Steam Engines
Mike Brown's Steam Engines and Alternative Energy Products. Never go without electricity again. Have standby power when you need it with a steam engine. You can be self-sufficient during those times as well as independent from refined fuels.
Sharp Solar Power
Solar Power Generation Systems from Sharp, the worlds leading manufacturer of solar cell modules.
Low-Impact Living Initiative
Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to help people reduce their impact on the environment, improve their quality of life, gain new skills, live in a healthier and more satisfying way and have fun!
Pedal Powered Generator – DIY Plans
David Butcher: Every morning, I pedal to generate electricity. The Pedal Generator I ride charges batteries, that run an inverter, that produces 110v AC, that powers LED lights, the monitor on my computer, and many other small battery-powered things.
Residential Solar Power by CalFinder
Calfinder makes solar panel installation across the United States a sinch.
TechCrunch
TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.
Northern California Solar Energy Association
Northern California Solar Energy Association. To foster the development and application of solar energy technology through the exchange of information.
GreenTrust | Steam Power
A steam locomotive is a steam engine, boiler, and other equipment assembled to produce a machine capable of movement on railroad tracks. A steam engine, on the other hand, is any machine that converts steam pressure into motion.
OtherPower | Solar Power
OTHERPOWER.COM - Solar heating has been used for thousands of years to warm dwellings. But solar electricity (photovoltaics) is a very new industry.
Backwoods Home Magazine
Self-reliance, independent energy, homesteading, building, gardening, farming & much more.
Pedal Energy Development Alternatives
Develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology. We believe that bicycles and pedal driven technology are a key component to both reducing our negative environmental impact on the planet, and to improving the quality of life for people.
Solardyne.com
Renewable Energy, Solar and Wind Home Power Systems, Energy Efficiency Equipment, Appliances, Direct source for solar and wind home power systems, water pumping, tankless water heaters, and energy efficient appliances.
American Elements
Americas Leading Manufacturer of Rare Earth and Advanced Material Products.
Arizona Solar Center
Comprehensive site that explores various solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, solar water heating, solar cooking, wind power, solar education materials, solar products, solar services.
World Changing
An online publication covering tools, models, and ideas for building a better future.
PESWiki | Solar
Solar energy technologies cover the various innovations used to harnessing energy from the light of the Sun. It has been used in many traditional technologies for centuries and has come into widespread use where other power supplies are absent.
Journey to Forever
Journey to Forever: Hong Kong to Cape Town Overland - An adventure in environment and development, join us on the Internet, all welcome, participation, online education, school projects, free of charge.
Pedal-a-Watt
Learn how to build your own Pedal-a-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator.
SunFire – Solar Energy Agency
Welcome to the world of SOLAR COOKING! The magical answer, environmentally friendly and universally beneficial.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the lead U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system. JPL spacecraft have visited all known planets except Pluto (a Pluto mission is currently under study for the early part of the next decade).
Florida Solar Energy Center
Information on the renewable energy and energy efficiency research, education, training, and certification activities of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC).
Planet Ark
Planet Ark gives you up to 40 'World Environment News' stories every day from the Reuters news agency. Nearly 10,000 environmental news stories are fully searchable at this site along with environmental news pictures, free environmental software.
Solar Industry Magazine
Solar Industry is the web site serving professionals involved in all aspects of the solar energy industry.
Eco Friendly Kids
Packed with tips for you and your children. We show how everyone can play a part in helping to protect the environment.
Stanford SOLAR Center
A collection of fun educational activities where educators and students can explore the Sun's tangled magnetic field, its turbulent surface motions, sounds bouncing within the solar interior and the dramatic sunspot cycle.
Appropedia | Photovoltaics
Wiki with descriptions, how tos and example photovoltaic projects. Examples include off-grid and grid intertie home systems, photovoltaic vaccine refrigeration and small learning modules.
Science Daily
Technology news. Read articles on new gadgets and prototypes for future technology from leading research institutes around the world.
California Solar Center
The site is designed to be a prime source of information on solar energy activity in California.
Global Recycling Network
An information exchange for recycling and waste management professionals including a marketplace to exchange or recycle scrap metal, plastics, paper, glass, rubber, textiles and electronics.
Mannvit | Hydropower Engineering
Mannvit Engineering of Iceland offers comprehensive services and over 40 years of experience in hydropower engineering & hydroelectric design.
Energy and Capital
Energy and Capital: Uranium Stocks, Oil Sands, Oil and Gas Investing, Ethanol. Learn how to Invest in the Global Energy Crisis.
Other Power | Hydro Power
OTHERPOWER.COM - Micro-hydro installations can be a very good complement to a solar power system, as they produce electricity 24 hours a day.
Ocean Wave and Wind Energy
Combined wave and wind energy rig, harvesting energy from the oceans.
American Hydrogen Association
The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.
Wolf at the Door
The beginner's guide to peak oil and the dangers of peak oil and the future of civilisation.
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