The following sites have interesting content, articles and news on renewable energy and other aspects of the energy landscape. Note that we cannot be held responsible for the content of these sites, not do we in any way endorse any opinions or products on these sites.

Technical Articles and Other Technical Resources

• A good definition of the photovoltaic effect can be found here
• Another definition can be found here
• There is a lot of objective techincal content on the Energy Saving Trust site.
• This page on the Kingston Concil site explains why you don't need planning permission for solar panels.

General Resources

• The Solar Power Portal carries the latest news stories on all aspects of solar power.
• This page on the Bio Energy Site also carries useful and interesting news articles.
• The Renewable Energy Centre has lots of resources and descriptions of alternative power technologies.
• The Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy and Sustainable Living has some useful resources on all aspects of renewable energy.
• Alternative Energy News is a vast site with many links to useful resources.
• The Go Green Directory is a site crammed full of useful green links, and well worth a visit.
• Your Oil and Gas Directory

  is a leading resource in the Oil and Gas industry in the global marketplace.

• Green Building Press - Information and publications to help you create healthy and ecological homes and buildings.
• In Balance Energy Systems - Specialist Suppliers, System Designers and Installers of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Systems. Including Solar PV Slates, Solar PV Panels, Solar PV Balconies and custom built Building Integrated PV Solutions.

• UK Energy Saving - The UK Energy Saving website gives information and tips on ways to save energy and also how to save money on household bills.

• The Green Directory is a useful UK based resource.
• www.allthingseco.co.uk - the online eco directory with eco news, green campaigns, living local guides and more - giving green living a helping hand.
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• Benefit from Solar Energy - Bysolar, Inc. can show you how state and federal incentives will help you pay off your solar energy system in as little as 3 years and how you can even earn a profit from it.
• Eco Biz Directory - Green Directory of ECO Businesses-B2B-Green Organizations

These links are not directly relevant to solar panels, but interesting nonetheless. In this list you'll find environmental sites, sites about DIY, and many more. Enjoy!

• The Home Renovation Page is a useful resource for home improvements.
• Do It Yourself Home Insulation - Get tips and advice on your next home insulation project. Do your own insulating today and save!
• Clinton Foakes Building & Development
  - Professional property refurbishment, new builds, extensions, loft & basement conversions, and solar panel installation in West London W1-W13
• Home Improvement Links
• Home Improvements Web - home improvement loan articles and resources.
• Building Design is an excellent resource for all things to do with building.
• This Home Improvement blog offers some great DIY tips,and has an excellent post entitled "Solar Energy - 5 Reasons Why Solar Energy Is A Viable Way To Power Your Home".
• Living a simple green life - Trying to live a simpler and green life in the mountains in Scotland
• Energy Saving Resources, Green Living - I have found many ways in which many people can live green and stay within their budget
• The "Going Green Can Be Easy! Go Green Today!" is an excellent blog on all things green.
• Sustainable Travel Blog - Travel the world in a more sustainable way. Green travel agent, sustainable travel specialist, of Travel Worldwide 4 Less LLC, shares tips and other helpful information to make being a responsible traveler easier.
• The London Directory is an excellent directory for buinesses in London.
• DIY Tools Directory
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• Home Improvement listings from the Elite Sites Web Directory