Related Links on the Solar Industry

Read the material below and contact the industry associations to understand the current status of solar electric technologies in the United States and plans for future applications, production, and market growth.

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DOE Solar America Initiative

The Solar America Initiative (SAI) is a bold new plan to accelerate widespread commercialization of solar energy technologies by 2015. SAI Technology Pathway Partnerships will research and develop PV component and system designs, including low-cost approaches for manufacturing. SAI Technology Acceptance activities address marketplace barriers and offer the opportunity for market expansion; these activities replace those formerly performed as part of the Million Solar Roofs Initiative.

Our Solar Power Future: U.S. Photovoltaics Industry Roadmap Through 2030 and Beyond

SEIA's guide to the status and prospects of the booming solar industry, and the research and policies needed to bring these technologies home (PDF KB).

Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)

SEPA facilitates the use and integration of solar electric power by utilities, electric service providers, and their customers. SEPA provides tools to utilities and electric service providers supporting the use and integration of solar; fosters business-to-business networking; shares information on solar electric technologies, applications, and programs; and evaluates and reports on policies, regulations, and legislation.

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

SEIA is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers. SEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace.