Renewable Energy related education
materials:
Learning Tools
Solar
Biomass
Wind
Micro-Hydro
Tidal/Wave
Geothermal
Waste to Energy
Others (
Climate Change, Global Warming & Renewable Energy Links
)
There are plenty of excellent learning tools available in the Internet. Most of these excellent tools are free for downloading. Some of the useful tools can be downloaded following the following links
Solar Energy Documents :
Links below having learning materials :
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SSE Database (
SWERA Web Site (
RETScreen ( http://www.retscreen.net/ang/menu.php )
GEF Project Database ( http://www.gefonline.org/home.cfm )
Sustainable Alternatives Network - SANET (
HOMER ( http://analysis.nrel.gov/homer )
Village Power Optimization Model for Renewables - VIPOR( http://www.nrel.gov )
RET Fact sheet :
NREL – Publications:
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Research Organizations (World Energy):
Others :
World Energy Council
UK based energy and environmental consultancy company
Bezirksamt
Prenzlauer Berg von Berlin
German SAVE Energy Agency
Building Research Establishment - Energy Support Unit
ENERGIE 2000 e.V.,
Kassel
German SAVE Energy Agency
German SAVE Energy Agency
German SAVE Energy Agency
Energy Technology Support Unit.
Free Download - photovoltaic sizing calculations programs -Device construction, development of analogue and digitals circuits, print and schematic design -Development of micro controller solutions -Dataacquisitions - analog and digital signal
Programa informático de cálculo energético de edificios que permite optimizar el diseño de éste para ahorrar energía. También permite realizar una evaluación ambiental de los materiales empleados.
Dutch agency for energy and the environment
PRe is specialized in Life Cycle Assessment. The Eco-indicator methodology reports and SimaPro LCA software demo versions can be downloaded from our web site.
UK wind energy consultancy
ReSoft Ltd has developed and sells WindFarm, software for the analysis, design and optimisation of wind farms.
Natural Resources Canada CANMET Energy Diversification Research Laboratory has made this software and NASA weather data available on this site
SATEL-LIGHT is a web server providing solar radiation and daylight data for all Europe. This data has been derived from two years of Meteosat Satellite images (1996-1997) and it covers Europe at an average resolution of 5 km by 7 km. The server allows to
Ecomaster is powerful multinational software for environmental management and administration. It generates completed offical documents, internal reports and an intelligent agenda, and monitors measurement data and costs. As such, it reduces risk,
Regional Energy Network.
German SAVE Energy Agency
WindFarm, Wind Energy software for the design and optimisation of wind farm projects
Some Other Links :
Information about hydroelectric power, state resource assessments, technolgy research and development, environmental concerns, and advanced hydropower turbines.
http://www.solarbuzz.com (WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SOLAR ENERGY)
U.S. regulatory agency for hydropower. Includes project specific license information and a comprehensive overview of federal policies and procedures for hydro licensing.
WebConX: Renewable Energy DIY instructional resources and information
GRN: Internet's recycling portal that offers school research and a glossary of recycling terms
TIES: The International Ecotourism Society provides information about ecotourism
Turkey : Wind power and other forms (mainly wind power) from Turkey
Solartwin- solar water heating system
Solstice- centre for renewable technology and sustainable technology
US Dept. of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Earth Day 2001, USA
Implementation Strategy for Renewable Energy in South Africa
International Energy Agency, France
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment, Denmark
World Energy Council, United Kingdom
The Mexican association promotes the scientific and technological development of solar energy. Only available in Spanish.
In English.
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CREST)
Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST): a site for Sustainable Energy and Development Information. In English.
Ciemat: Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology
Supported by the Ministry of Industry and Energy (MINER), through the Estate Secretariat of Energy and Mineral Resources. In English and Spanish.
The EcoIQ.com Energy website is for everyone interested in making smart choices about our energy future -- choices that are both economically and ecologically intelligent.
Comprehensive guide of on-line resources for the electric power industry worldwide. In English.
Scientific Society, founded 1954. Runs WIRE, listed below. In English.
Million
Roofs Solar Program
An American government program to equip 1,000,000 roofs with solar panels. In
English.
The Energy Information on the Internet (EII) database comprises 880 detailed descriptions and characterizations of energy-related information sources that can be accessed through the Internet. In English and Dutch.
Partnership of organizations and companies in the American building industry. The SBIC offers professional and layman's seminars and analysis software.
You can find information here to help you produce and/or use energy in the most intelligent and environmentally-friendly ways possible.
A solar energy forum in Switzerland. In English, German, French, Italian, and Romansch.
A new mechanism for global financing of solar energy in the consumer market. In English.
Britishe non-profit organization, leads solar pioneers in installing solar roofs as well as an investment forum for solar energy. In English.
The SELCO is a solar energy service and distribution company founded in 1997 to provide solar electric light and power for the developing world. In English.
Projects and workshops (in person or online) on renewable energy sources. In English.
Non-Profit Organization, founded 1974. Holds conferences and other events, proceedings and pamphlets available online. In English
Associated with the International Solar Energy Society. Monthly newsletter available online. In English.
Annual international conference (September) in Switzerland for a sustainable energy future. In English, French, and German.
European solar energy program. Links to European and energy-related sites. In English.
Non-profit Organization, associated with ISES. Publishes books, organizes conferences, produces a newsletter. In English.
From ISES. News, Events, Literature, a glossary, profiles of organizations, proceedings of meetings of the ISES and World Meetings.
Tidal Energy :
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Tidal and Water Energy
Renewable Energy
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