U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Solar Energy Technologies Program

Information Resources

We've organized links and information on solar energy technologies to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. These sources cover the technology areas of concentrating solar power, solar electricity (or photovoltaics), and solar heating and lighting.

Animations

View a short animation of how a solar cell works to produce electricity from the sun.

Meetings and Workshops

Access information on upcoming and past workshops and meetings for the Solar Energy Technologies Program.

Photographs

Find images that show various solar technologies being researched, produced, and used.

Publications

Review Solar Program newsletters, a Program overview, and a Program multi-year plan, and use databases to find other solar publications.

Related Links

Peruse an extensive compilation of links to information on solar energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, financing, news sources, and products and services.