Solar Energy Technology Education
from the summer class of 2003,
updated occasionally (June 2024)
Solar Energy Links
The websites on this page have been
divided into three general categories.
Click on the category title to jump to that section.
INFORMATION -
renewable energy sources, research, technologies
EDUCATION - lesson plans, government programs, and
outreach activities
CONNECTIONS - other links that pertain to a variety
of energy issues
Solar
Oregon:
The Oregon Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society
Solar education programs and other public outreach efforts
Issues of their newsletter are online, summarizing local political issues that
affect solar technology and offering ways to become involved
Oregon
Department of Energy:
Information on various energy technologies, state programs, transportation
issues, electricity supply in Oregon, and seasonal energy tips
University
of Oregon Solar Radiation Monitoring Laboratory:
Current and historical data about solar in Oregon
National
Renewable Energy Lab:
The U.S. Department of Energy's center for renewable energy and energy
efficiency research and development
Information regarding research and technology, national and international
applications, news and events, documents, clean energy basics, and education
programs
NASA:
Access to NASA's solar radiation monitoring data
Stanford Solar Center:
On-line activities, solar weather report, news, solar art and folklore
Solar Power Authority:
An organization promoting solar energy, with data about installation options
and costs.
Renewable
Northwest Project:
Information on green power and the utilities that provide them
Guide to contacting your governor and legislators to support clean energy
initiatives
News releases
Northwest
Energy Efficiency Alliance:
A non-profit organization consisting of electric utilities, state governments,
public interest groups, and industry representatives that strive to bring
energy-efficient products and services to the Northwest
SolWest:
An annual summer fair in rural Oregon, highlighting solar energy.
Portland
General Electric:
Models of energy efficient homes, renewable power information
Pacific Gas
& Electric:
Energy saving tips, energy in the news, residential services, etc.
Rocky
Mountain Institute:
Promotes sustainable use of natural resources in businesses, communities, and
individual homes
Information about energy issues, recommended readings, research updates
Solar
Dome:
Explanations of energy concepts, Solar Dome Project
Teaching Alternative Energy:
Resources for teachers in various topics realted to
alternative energy
Energy
Information Administration:
Explanation of energy sources and activities for kids
Solar
Now:
Renewable energy education and advocacy, resources for educators, student
projects
Education
Northwest:
Models of how to employ inquiry in the classroom, educational materials,
discussion of standards of education
Energy Quest:
Kids' activities and lesson plans based on energy issues
Alliance to
Save Energy:
Some lesson plans, resources
A Kid's Guide to Being More Energy Efficient:
Lessons, links, even jokes based on energy issues (thanks, Amy!)
Explaining Photosynthesis in Plants and Flowers:
Description of how photosynthesis works (thanks, Taylor
Periodic
Table of the Elements for Kids:
All the elements explained and described (thanks, Sawyer!)
Solstice:
Serves as the Internet site for the Renewable Energy Policy Project and the
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (REPP-CREST)
Information and links for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable
living
Photosynthesis and the
World Wide Web:
Resource links related to photosynthesis - natural solar energy conversion
Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network:
Department of Energy's guide to information, links, and documents