PV Research and Advocacy Organizations

ases.gif (1714 bytes) The American Solar Energy Association (ASES) is the American branch of the International Solar Energy Society. It's also the solar industry's political watchdog organization, keeping all of us in the field up-to-date on the relevant happenings in Washington.

 

nrellogo.gif (2988 bytes)The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in Golden, CO, is a major center for R&D of all types of renewable energy technologies. This link takes you to their PV page.

sandia.gif (10295 bytes)The Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) in Albuquerque, NM is the site of much of the DOE's PV research activities. This site includes a tutorial and a good deal of current information on PV research activities.

upvg.gif (5661 bytes)The Utility Photovoltaic Group (UPVG) encourages PV use by utility companies.