The following resources provide further information about solar power research and technology. FPL does not necessarily endorse the views and information provided by these independent organizations.

Background in Brief

Photovoltaics (PV)
Solar Water Heating

Recommended Links

Florida Solar Energy Center
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) serves as the state's energy research institute.

Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA)
The FlaSEIA is a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry, including manufacturers, distributors, contractors, retailers and consultants who provide solar water heating, pool heating and solar electric systems.

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
NABCEP is the national certification organization for professional installers in the field of renewable energy.

FSEC Simplified Sizing Calculator

US Department of Energy – Solar Water Heating

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy

IRS – Tax credit information

National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL): PVWatts Calculator
Calculate the potential output of a solar PV system at your location.

National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL): National Center for Photovoltaics
The National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) is a federal government lab focusing on innovations in PV technology.

U.S. Department of Energy: Solar Energy Technologies Program
The Solar Energy Technologies Program focuses on developing cost-effective solar energy technologies.

U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Learn how to use solar energy, get financial incentives and access solar information.

American Solar Energy Society
The nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a nationwide association of solar professionals and advocates.

Solar Electric Power Association
The nonprofit Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a resource for information about solar technologies, policies, and programs.