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A quick list of some of our favorite manufacturers and Web sites
  • Uni-Solar The world’s leader in thin film solar technologies
  • Trojan Battery The world leader in deep cycle battery technology
  • BZ Products Cost efficient MPPT and PWM regulators
  • Blue Sky The latest in regulators and charge controller technology
  • AIMS Power Cost-conscious modified and true sine wave power inverters
  • Xantrex A wide range of power inverters, including Trace, for grid-tie and stand-alone power systems
  • FridgeFreeze The most energy efficient fridge/freezer combinations available for home and recreation
  • Southwest Wind Generators Featuring the Land Air X and Marine Air X, Southwest Wind Generators
  • Outback The newest choice in grid-tie and stand-alone power inverters
  • Home Power Magazine The essential "how-to" guide for solar and alternative energy
  • San Diego Regional Energy Office A wealth of information and resources

Manufacturers, Solar Panels [to top]

  • Uni-Solar Download product data sheets from the world’s leader in thin film solar technologies
  • Kyocera
  • Evergreen
  • Matrix (Photowatt)
  • Schott
  • Solarex
  • GE
  • Mitsubishi
  • Siemens
  • Shell
  • BP Solar Corporation - manufacturer of photovoltaic modules.
  • Global Solar Energy Manufactures the highest performance thin film solar cell products in the world

Manufacturers, Batteries and General Information [to top]

  • Trojan Battery The world leader in deep cycle battery technology
  • Bill Gerosa's Battery Management info so you can do it yourself

Manufacturers, Regulators and Charge Controllers [to top]

  • BZ Products Cost efficient MPPT and PWM regulators
  • Blue Sky The latest in regulators and charge controller technology
  • Morningstar World’s leading solar controllers

Manufacturers, Power Inverters [to top]

  • AIMS Power Cost-conscious modified and true sine wave power inverters
  • Xantrex A wide range of power inverters, including Trace, for grid-tie and stand-alone power systems
  • Outback The newest choice in grid-tie and stand-alone power inverters

Manufacturers, Wind Generators [to top]

  • Southwest Wind Generators Featuring the Land Air X and Marine Air X, Southwest Wind Generators
  • Marlec Manufacturers of compact wind power generators for marine, domestic, commercial and educational uses.

Manufacturers, Appliances [to top]

  • FridgeFreeze The most energy efficient fridge/freezer combinations available for home and recreation
  • Sun Frost Maker of very efficient refrigerators both for on and off grid

Baja California Resources [to top]

  • Baja Relocation Thinking about relocating to Baja? This is a great place to get started for general information about the area.
  • Mexico In-depth information including the economy, demographics, religion, culture, government and more

Directories [to top]

  • Green Pages Global directory for environmental technology
  • Go Green Directory eco-friendly products and services
  • THE GREENTIE DIRECTORY An international directory of suppliers whose technologies and services help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Source for Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Organization WebDirectory!

Government, State and Regional Energy Programs [to top]

  • San Diego Regional Energy Office A wealth of information and resources
  • Energy-Wise News - Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority, New Zealand
  • US Department of Energy A renewable energy and energy efficiency portal

Electric Bikes and Cycling [to top]

  • Greenspeed web page Manufacturers of world renowned recumbent tricycles
  • Easy Racers, Inc. Recumbent bicycles: These are the bicycles that allow you to ride in style and comfort while attaining remarkable speed
  • Bill Gerosa's electric powered bicycle that is charged by the sun. Enough info to tell you how to do it yourself!

Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles [to top]

  • AEVA Home Page Web site of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association
  • World Solar Challenge home page
  • Electric Automobile Association An organization since 1967 that has been a great resource for those interested in EVs, and they want to help you drive an EV today.
  • Mid-America Electric Auto Association The Kansas/Missouri chapter of the EAA. Contains membership and meeting information, photos of members' EVs, and extensive EV links.
  • South Australian Solar Car Consortium home page
  • Solectria Corporation Now part of Azure Dynamics, a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric commercial vehicles
  • Heinzmann USA Maker of hub motors for bicycles and specialized applications
  • National Electric Drag Racing Association National organization for EV drag racing enthusiasts.
  • Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC Club for EV enthusiasts in the Washington DC area
  • NEDRA Power of DC An annual drag racing event held in Hagerstown, Maryland
  • ScooterWerks Electric scooter repair business in Laurel, Maryland
  • SkooterCommuter A company that sells electric scooters
  • Electric Fuel
  • ElectriLite hybrid electric vehicle - battery and human power!
  • EV World Advanced technology vehicle news, interviews and previews of the vehicles of the 21st Century
  • Ovonics Page Hydrogen car technology
  • Solar Sailor - Advanced Technology Water Crafft
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group - hybrid and electric vehicles, alternative fuel, natural gas, clean fuel vehicle and fleet news.

Energy Efficiency [to top]

Energy Policy [to top]

  • CREST - Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
  • Renewable Energy Policy Project and CREST
  • Sustainable Minnesota Includes the latest in state policy issues. Frequent contributions from David Morris's Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
  • NRDC The home of The Natural Resources Defense Council

Environmental Design, Architecture and Green Building [to top]

  • Environmental Organizations [to top]

    • Sea Shepherd Organisation - THE organization for sea conservation
    • Greenpeace International Home Page
    • Welcome to Rocky Mountain Institute
    • CALSTART Information Interchange
    • Community Aid Abroad Home Page
    • Friends of the Earth
    • San Diego Earthworks

    Financing [to top]

    Home [to top]

    • Agua Del Sol Manufactures a complete line of solar distillers ideal for remote, residential, commercial, and community needs. Purify your drinking water with a solar distillation panel.
    • Earth Shelter Provides a structural-forming kit system used to build cement domes or arches which are usually used for earth sheltered homes
    • Sundance Supply Building materials for greenhouses, sunrooms and solariums

    Industry Trade Organizations and Associations (General) [to top]

    Magazines, Online Journals and Newsgroups [to top]

    Recreation [to top]

    Renewable Energy, General [to top]

    • Caster Well Drilling Designer and installer of geothermal heating/cooling systems, an excellent way to use the earth’s natural renewable energy
    • Don Lancaster's Eclectic computers and electronics site includes hydrogen resources page and other alternate energy topics
    • Practically Green Biogas engineering and chp manufacturer from 25kw upwards. Anaerobic digester components for home built projects
    • Thropton Energy Services Specializes in Water Current Turbines which extract kinetic energy from a river or canal and use it to pump water or generate electricity

    Solar Associations [to top]

    • ISES: International Solar Energy Society - what's happening around the world

    Solar Energy, General [to top]

    • A PV-Tour through Switzerland Photos and project descriptions
    • Solar Array Module Plasma Interactions Experiment (SAMPIE) From NASA
    • PV Power Resource Site An in-depth history of solar technology and development
    • Bill Gerosa's Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Heating Water, Electric Biking, Battery Management and Ham Radio projects with enough info so you can do it yourself

    Solar Hot Water and Pools [to top]

    • Bill Gerosa's Heating Water projects with enough info to tell you how to do it yourself

    Solar Power Systems Design, Consulting and Implementation [to top]

    • Akeena provides PV consulting and implementation assistance.

    Solar Technology [to top]

    • Solar basics 3-D Software tools

    Sustainable Development and Investment [to top]

    • The Clean-Tech Market Authority The leading research and publishing firm helping companies, investors, and governments understand and profit from emerging clean-energy markets
    • GreenMoneyJournal.com Socially responsible investing, starting point for green money
    • Australian Ethical Investments
    • Solar Electric Light Fund An organization putting photovoltaics on rooftops in third world countries
    • Renewables for Sustainable Village Power List of programs of sustainable energy and renewables in developing nations. Contains case studies, a clickable map, a projects index, and interactive search.

    Sustainable Living and Research [to top]

    • Solstice: Sustainable Energy and Development Online!
    • Solar Catalyst Group In-depth solar and industry research and analysis
    • Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Efficiency and renewable energy research and development that create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure energy future for our nation.
    • CCAT Humboldt State University (CA) Campus Center for Appropriate Technology. Research and programs that support sustainability while helping others live likewise
    • Kortright Centre A Canadian environmental education centre. It includes a large and very complete educational demonstration of working solar, wind, wood, and energy efficiency technologies.
    • INFORSE - International Network For Sustainable Energy
    • Florida Solar Energy Center A research center at the University of Central Florida, Web site includes PV lighting systems, alternative fuel vehicle rally, and just about anything "under the sun".
    • North Carolina Solar Center - solar activity in the Mid-Atlantic states
    • Dale Glaser's solar energy system, a home powered by alternative energy in Ukiah, CA. Good pages about a nice solar system.
    • Many Tracks From books to gardening to alternative energy to homesteading.
    • West Wales ECO Centre, UK Promotes awareness of issues surrounding energy use including renewable technologies, conservation and the impacts of that use
    • MREA - Midwest Renewable Energy Association MREA is home to THE BEST renewable energy fair in the world with fabulous RE workshops all year 'round.
    • Redwood Alliance A grass-roots safe-energy organization. They promote renewables as an alternative to nuclear and fossil fuel.
    • Oregon Country Fair's Energy Park. OCF's EP is a sustainable technology haven in the middle of the world's best crafts/alternative fair.
    • Solar Utilities Network Supporting global efforts to reform energy usage. A great "how-to" guide to sustainable living.
    • RISE Research Institute for Sustainable Energy, a centre of excellence providing support for the development and growth of Australia's renewable and sustainable energy industries
    • Alternative Technology Association An Australian community group that aims to use and promote technology working in harmony with the environment
    • The IEA CADDET Renewable Energy Home Page A unique source of information on commercial energy-saving and renewable energy technologies
    • The Institute for Sustainable Futures
    • Community Information Project on Sustainable Energy (CIPSE)
    • Center for Alternative Technology - what's happening in the U.K.

    University and Education Programs [to top]

    • Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program supplies energy information and services for business, government, and individuals
    • Australian Correspondence Schools - Environmental courses
    • The Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia’s site contains research and one of the first to offer undergraduate training in photovoltaics and solar energy
    • Ecology Communications The highest level of commitment to the environment, to personal and community ecology, and to a sustainable way of life for ourselves and the next generation -- through highly compelling, visual, unbiased and empowering television and Internet content.

    Wind Power [to top]


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