links and reference materials for students and consumers

• "The Solar Electric House"
  Steven Strong's seminal book on the principles of photovoltaics. A clearly articulated, straightforward treatise on integrating solar energy into buildings, particularly for residential projects. A classic, it was first published over 20 years ago, but is still revered as the definitive work on photovoltaics for the home. read more...
• Journal, magazine and e-zine articles on renewable energy themes, written by Steven Strong
• Events and Appearances by Steven Strong and Solar Design Associates
• Press coverage of events and articles about Solar Design Associates
• Glossary of Terms relating to sustainable development and renewable energy systems
• Questions and answers about solar energy, solar thermal and wind power
  

• U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Consumer Section
  

  • Energy Education and Training resources
    

  • Solar Decathlon
    

  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory
    

  • A Consumer's Guide: Get your power from the Sun (PDF)
  • National Wind Technology Center
    
  • Green Power Network
    
• Renewable Energy and Climate Change - Suzuki Foundation, Woods Hole
  
• Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST)
  
• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
  
• Global Directory for Environmental Technologies
  

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