Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Information on photovoltaic energy, passive houses, and ongoing research projects.

Find longitude, latitude, and sun angles by entering data, or by selecting a city from a pull-down box.

NREL researches photovoltaic energy, solar thermal devices, and applications.

Sandia Lab works to develop cost-effective and reliable photovoltaic energy systems.

Links to the most prominent solar energy research organizations.

Publications on US wind energy potential and costs.

News, media, and environmental reports on America's first offshore wind farm in the waters of Rhode Island.

News, statistics, and reports on the European wind market and resources.

The State of Maine's plan to reach a legislated goal of 80% of its electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030 and a goal of 100% by 2050.

Publications on wind energy technologies and research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Maps, technical reports, and market assessments for the development of wind power in the US.

This interactive map reveals the locations and characteristics of more than 58,000 wind turbines across the nation.

A detailed overview of the world's wind energy sector.

Global wind energy news, statistics, and market reports.

An article on a tidal power station in Nova Scotia.

This 2012 US Dept. of Energy report estimates the total ocean wave energy potential for the United States to be 1170 terrawatt hours per year.

Wave and ocean current energy technologies, wave energy impact reports, and an ocean energy assessment for the United States.