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SOLAR ELECTRICITY

http://www.pv-uk.org.uk

The online information service of the British Photovoltaic Association.

http://www.est.org.uk/solar

Energy Saving Trust website giving details about grants for generating electricity from the sun. Also technical specifications for photovoltaic (PV) systems.

http://www.sbsbattery.com

Company website of Storage Battery Systems Inc - power solutions for a changing world.

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SOLAR WATER HEATING

http://www.pluggingintothesun.org.uk/solarthermal.htm

Website of the Schools & Homes Energy Education Project.

http://www.thesolarline.com

http://www.cat.org.uk

Website of the Centre for Alternative Technology - Europe's leading eco-centre. Gives information sheets on solar energy including solar water heating.

Publications:

Chris Laughton - Tapping the Sun: a guide to Solar Water Heating

Kevin McCartney - Practical Solar Heating

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SOLAR PROJECTS

www.solarforlondon.org.uk

Major initiative to bring solar water heating systems to London homes.

www.clear-skies.org

Information on renewable energy grants.

www.est.co.uk/solar

Energy Saving Trust website.

www.nef.org.uk/greenenergy/solar.htm

National Energy Foundation - Green energy website.

http://www.thesolarline.com

Website for The Solar Energy Society.

http://www.nrel.gov/education/student/natjss/html

Website of US Department of Energy's Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Program. A classroom-based, hands-on educational programme to construct model solar-powered cars and race them.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.

http://www.info4local.gov.uk

Information for Local Government from Central Government.

http://www.est.org.uk/café

Energy Saving Trust. Community Action for Energy.

http://www.energywatch.org.uk

Gas and Electricity Watchdog.

http://energysavingnow.com

Website of a Swedish group who give information on energy saving in buildings.

http://peswiki.com/index.php

A community-built 'free energy' website focussing on alternative, clean, practical and renewal energy solutions.

 

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CHANGING YOUR ENERGY SUPPLIER

http://www.buy.co.uk

http://www.uswitch.com

http://www.ukpower.co.uk

http://www.unravel.com

http://www.saveonyourbills.co.uk

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MAGAZINES

http://www.homepower.com

Home-scale renewable energy and sustainable living solutions (USA).

Solar Energy. Published 18 times a year by Elsevier Science.

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COURSES

http://www.pluggingintothesun.org.uk/solarthermal.htm

Schools and Home Energy project course. 'Self-Help Solar Water Heating' explains the background to solar water heating and to assist students in building a working model solar collector.

http://www.cat.org.uk/courses

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EDUCATION

http://www.solarenergy.org.workshops

Solar Energy International. Renewal Energy program teaches the practical use of solar, wind and water power.

http://www.energyconnect.com/need

Project to promote an energy conscious and educated society.

www.globe.org.uk

Practical environmental education project linking students and scientists.

www.teachernet.org.uk

Links to a variety of education resources.

www.create.org.uk

CREATE motivates and educates people to achieve more sustainable uses of energy. Products include Solar Science Set and Green Power Ed.

www.nef.org.uk/powered/index.htm

National Energy Foundation - Information Sheets for teachers and children who want to know more about alternative sources of energy including solar power.

 

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DIRECTORIES

www.greenregister.org

Green Register of Construction Professionals. Nationwide network of construction professionals, trades people and supporting local authorities. Listed by regions.

www.energyenv.co.uk/links.asp

Online Store of Energy and Environment Ltd. Environment friendly products for home and business including solar powered items.

www.ampair.com

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