Additional links and more in depth information, on the use of solar energy.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/                or         http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/

Glossary of Industry Terms:          http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/solar_glossary.html

The Basics behind PV:                 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/pv_basics.html

State of Maryland Energy Administration’s Solar information page

http://www.energy.state.md.us/energyinformation/renewable/solar.htm

State of Maryland Energy Administration’s renewable energy incentive programs

http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/solarroofs/index.html

PRSEA: Potomac Region Solar Energy Association is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the development and use of solar energy resources.
http://www.crest.org/renewables/prsea/index.htm

Get help developing a sensible strategy for your home and find a local Pre-Screened Contractor for all your Solar needs:
http://www.findsolar.com/index.php?page=findacontractor

A website that makes solar energy accessible and understandable to you. The Solar Guide aims to give consumers the practical information they want, about buying solar and renewable energy systems.
http://www.thesolarguide.com/

A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.                    
http://www.ases.org/index.htm

BP Solar is recognized as a global leader in providing solar energy solutions:
http://www.bp.com/modularhome.do?categoryId=4260&contentId=7004852

                         
http://www.seia.org/

MDV- SEIA is the local component of the Solar Energy Industries Association.  The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar industry.  Their focus is to expand markets, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar.
http://www.mdv-seia.org/maryland-news.php

PVNow is a coalition of the world’s leading photovoltaic companies joined to aggressively expand North American distributed, grid connected PV market opportunities and eliminate market barriers.
http://www.pvnow.com/