Take a Virtual Solar Tour

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Photo Tours

Mother Earth News: ASES National Solar Tour Photo Gallery Click Here >>>
See photos sent in from ASES National Solar Tour tour organizers around the country.  Started August 2007, this gallery of photos is expected to grow substantially over time.

Solar America: A Solar Energy Tour of the United States Click Here (896KB PDF) >>>
Since the publication of the Solar America Tour in 2003, the United States has seen many exciting developments in the solar energy arena. One of these is the Solar America Initiative  which establishes an action plan to accelerate the development of advanced solar energy technologies to make them cost competitive with conventional forms of electricity by  2015. <http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/solar_america/>

This Solar House: Saved by the Sun Click Here >>> <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/house.html>
See the house of National Solar Tour participants Alan and Norma Williamson, a 1960's tract house converted into a solar-powered energy efficient home, as featured on the companion Web site to the PBS/NOVA program Saved By the Sun <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/>

Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia Click Here >>>
See a graphic of an energy-efficient home, with specific features highlighted. Roll your mouse over each energy-efficient feature to get more information. <http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/3dhousebrochure/index.html>

Arizona Solar Energy Association > Arizona Solar Center Click Here >>> 
In this presentation, compiled by the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, you’ll learn of ongoing efforts to maximize the utilization of renewable energy across Arizona. <http://www.azsolarcenter.com/arizona/solartour/tour1.html>

Video Tours

Videos - National Solar Tour Homes:

• Pett Solar Powered Home, Slingerlands, NY - 8/17/07 Click Here >>>

• Paul and Joanne Coons Renewable Energy Home, Rexford, NY - 9/21/07 Click Here >>>

• Jim Strickland and Laurie Freeman Energy Independent Home, Gloversville, NY- 8/19/07 Click Here >>>

• David and Sarah's Passive Solar Energy Off Grid Home, Fultonville, NY 1/25/07 Click Here >>>

• Solar Tour two homes in Long Beach, CA - 10/3/2007 Click Here >>>

• Ed and Millicent Lawrence's Renewable Energy Home, 10/4/07 (13:11) Click Here >>>

2006 Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour  (4 min) Click Here >>>
A slideshow featuring homes in southern Nevada that include photovoltaic and passive solar featues.
<http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6443899357692524758>

Fresno Solar Homes Tour on October 1st 2005  Click Here >>>
Tour video by Mark Stout, Tour Organizer of the the Award-Winning Inaugural Solar Homes Tour for the San Joaquin Valley.  <http://cleanenergyworks.blip.tv/file/7582/>

Arizona Solar Energy Association > Arizona Solar Center Click Here >>>
Videos produced by the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office under a grant from the Million Solar Roof program of the US Department of Energy. <http://www.azsolarcenter.com/videos.html>

Other Solar Tour and Sustainable Energy Videos

Solar Energy Click Here >>>
Educational video about the science behind solar PV, how a solar panel makes electricity.

How It's Made - Solar Panels (5 min) Click Here >>>

Green Energy TV  Click Here >>>  
Green Energy TV is dedicated to sharing with millions of viewers, the success stories that are occurring with Green Energy Projects.  These projects include: Solar Energy, Wind Power, Hydro Power, Hydrogen, Biomass, Biofuels, Geothermal, Fuel Cells, Wave/Tidal Energy, Energy Conservation, Recycling and Hybrid vehicles.  Choose among tabs labeled wind, solar, fuels, hybrids, conserve or green building.<http://www.greenenergytv.com/watchnow.html>

Endependence.info Click Here >>>
Endependence provides a video library focused on helping people find solutions to the growing problem of energy dependence and its impact on our future. <http://endependence.info/research/cathome.php?cid=2>

Solar Home Tour in Ontario (3 min) Click Here >>>
Check out the super savings this northern neighbor homeowner realized from solar heating and PV.

Easy Solar Power (2 min) - Click Here >>>
Thin Film PV installed on roof of building.    

IBEW Hour Power Feature Story: Solar Hydro Home (7 min) Click Here >>>

 

This is a work in progress.  Visit here again soon.  Latest update: 9/24/2007.