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

INFORMATION PAGES

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

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EDUCATION PAGES

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!)

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CONNECTION PAGES

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

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