Organization:International Solar Energy Society
[ ⚑ ] 47°58′38″N 7°49′36″E / 47.977318°N 7.826739°E
.jpg) | |
| Formation | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Profit |
| Headquarters | Freiburg im Breisgau |
| Location |
|
Official language | English |
President | Klaus Vajen, (University of Kassel, Germany) |
Staff | 7 |
| Website | www.ises.org |
The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) is a global organization for promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy. ISES is an United Nations NGO[1] headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany . Dr. David S. Renné is the current president.
ISES was established in 1954 as a global non-profit organization committed to promoting the use of solar energy. Presently, ISES operates in over 110 countries worldwide and boasts a membership that includes scientists, researchers, and individuals from various industries, solar energy associations, as well as other public and private organizations.
ISES also organizes Young ISES, a network of students and young professional ISES members connecting young solar professionals worldwide.
Partnerships
ISES is a member of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance). The REN Alliance aims to provide the potential for a united voice on renewable energy issues and interests among global leaders in the renewable energy community and respective national and international associations.
Other members include the International Geothermal Association (IGA), International Hydropower Association (IHA), World Bioenergy Association (WBA), and World Wind Energy Association (WWEA).
Publications
ISES offers a range of valuable publications, including the esteemed scientific journal Solar Energy, as well as Renewable Energy Focus and various informative white papers. In addition, ISES operates an online bookshop that caters to diverse interests, offering conference proceedings, pocket reference books, and more.
National sections
ISES nurtures a network of national and regional organizations known as ISES Sections. These Sections serve as essential platforms for engagement and collaboration at a local level, allowing members to actively participate in their respective regions. Encouraging involvement with the Sections is a core aspect of ISES's mission, fostering a vibrant and interconnected community of renewable energy enthusiasts worldwide.
See also
- Energy & Environment
- Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
References
Further reading
- Clean Tech Nation: How the U.S. Can Lead in the New Global Economy (2012) by Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder
- Deploying Renewables 2011 (2011) by the International Energy Agency
- Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era (2011) by Amory Lovins
- Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (2011) by the IPCC
- Solar Energy Perspectives (2011) by the International Energy Agency
External links
- International Solar Energy Society
- ISES Online Bookshop
- Solar Battery Storage Cost
- American Solar Energy Society
 |  |
