International Organisations
SolarPower Europe - SolarPower Europe, the new EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), is a member-led association representing organisations active along the whole value chain. Our aim is to shape the regulatory environment and enhance business opportunities for solar power in Europe.
SolarUnited - International Photovoltaic Equipment Association, IPVEA is an independent, non-profit organisation focused on manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic cells used for solar energy.
Solar Electric Power Association - The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a collaboration of utilities, energy service providers and the photovoltaic industry working together to create and encourage commercial use of new solar electric power business models.
Eurosolar - Eurosolar was founded in 1988, and is an independent institution. The main tasks are activities to make the replacement of nuclear and fossil fuels and their sources with environmentally sound energy sources, using both direct and indirect sources of a solar energy (renewable energies).
International Solar Energy Society - ISES is a multi-faceted, global organisation. Clearly defined goals, extensive communication networks and practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of ISES.
Solar Electric Light Fund - SELF is a non-profit organization which promotes, develops, and facilitates solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
The World Energy Council - WEC is the foremost global multi-energy organisation with its Member Committees in over 90 countries.
International Projects
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme - The Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established within the International Energy Agency.
EU PV Platform - The Photovoltaic Technology Platform is a European initiative which aims at mobilising all the actors sharing a long-term European vision for photovoltaic; realising the European Strategic Research Agenda for PV for the next decade(s) and give recommendations for implementation; ensuring that Europe maintains industrial leadership.
REN21 - global renewable energy policy network that connects a wide range of key actors. REN21's goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy. Its activities are managed by a lean Secretariat, based at UNEP in Paris, France.
CADDET IEA-OECD Renewable Energy - Source of global information on proven, commercial applications covering the full range of renewable energy technologies.
RETScreen - the RETScreen International Clean Energy Decision Support Centre seeks to build the capacity of planners, decision-makers and industry to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.