The Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) provides this document, which was created by the U.S. Department of Energy, on solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. In addition to providing a general...

This module is intended for use in a college-level introductory course in alternative and renewable energy. The document covers photovoltaics, including a review of energy in light, how solar cells work and types of...

This module is intended for use in a college-level introductory course in alternative and renewable energy. The document covers solar thermal power, including low, medium and high temperature collectors. A thorough...

This site from the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing (FLATE) provides a number of modules for use in a college-level introductory course in renewable/alternative energy. Curriculum...

The National Renewable Energy Labratory has a very easy to understand explanation of what solar cells (photovoltaics or PV) are, how they work, and the different types.