Learn About Photovoltaics

U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's website has a comprehensive solar energy section that explains how photovoltaics works, how it is used, and the importance of solar energy.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's website provides information on installing a solar energy system for your home or office, describes the basic components of a solar energy system and includes an animation to show how solar cells work.

How Solar Cells Work
This website explains the science behind solar cells.

Photovoltaic News

Solar Buzz
Provides current news regarding the solar energy industry worldwide.

Renewable Energy Access
Provides current news on renewable energy.

Photovoltaic Programs and Financial Incentives

Database for State Incentives for Renewable Energy
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives in the U.S. that promote renewable energy.

Million Solar Roofs Initiative
Announced in June 1997, Million Solar Roofs Initiative (MSRI) is an initiative to install solar energy systems on one million U.S. buildings by 2010. This initiative mostly focuses on removing market barriers to solar energy use and the development and strengthening of local demand for solar energy products and applications.

Energy Industry

Energy Information Administration
Provides official energy statistics for the U.S. government.

International Energy Agency

European Photovoltaic Industry Association
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world's largest industry association devoted to the solar electricity market. The website provides statistics on PV in Europe and around the world.

National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV)