Associations

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Asia

JAPAN PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY ASSOCIATION (JPEA)

JPEA was established in 1987 to promote the use of technology, economic prosperity, and thereby contribute to improving people’s lives.

Website: http://www.jpea.gr.jp/

Australia

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION INC. (WA SEA)

WA SEA was officially incorporated in July, 2002. The Association was established in response to an identified need for representation of the sustainable energy industry in Western Australia. The aim of the association is to give voice to those with an interest in sustainable energy & to promote the development & adoption of sustainable energy technologies & practices.

Website: http://www.wasea.com.au/

Europe

EUROPEAN PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (EPIA)

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world’s largest industry association devoted to the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity market. The association aims to promote PV at national, European and worldwide levels and to assist its members in their business development in both the European Union and export markets.

Website: http://www.epia.org/

FRENCH RENEWABLE ENERGY UNION (SER)

Créé en 1993, le Syndicat des énergies renouvelables est l’organisation industrielle française des énergies renouvelables et regroupe l’ensemble des secteurs : biomasse, bois-énergie, biocarburants, énergies marines, éolien (France Energie Eolienne), géothermie, hydroélectricité, solaire thermique et photovoltaïque (SOLER).

Website: http://www.enr.fr/

GERMAN SOLAR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BSW)

With about 700 member companies, Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V. is the interest group of the German solar energy industry. Forming a strong community of companies, BSW-Solar acts as an informant & intermediary between business & the political & public sectors. It represents the common commercial interests of businesses within the solar energy value chain.

Website: http://en.solarwirtschaft.de/

HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANIES (HELAPCO)

HELAPCO is a non-profit organization established by representatives of Greek photovoltaic companies in 2002.

Website: http://www.helapco.gr/index.html#

ITALIAN PV INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (GIFI)

GIFI – Italian Photovoltaic Industry Association, established in 1999 within the ANIE Federation – Confindustria (the Confederation of Italian Industries), is recognised as a relevant correspondent by the governmental Institutions.

Website: http://www.gifi-fv.it/cms/

SPANISH PV INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (ASIF)

La Asociación de la Industria Fotovoltaica (ASIF) es una Asociación privada sin ánimo de lucro que nace el 17 de abril de 1998. Su objetivo principal es potenciar, prestigiar y desarrollar el sector fotovoltaico, aportando sus conocimientos y experiencia al mercado español y a las autoridades responsables, tanto a nivel estatal como autonómico y local.

Website: http://www.asif.org/

TURKISH ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANIES (GUNESE)

Türkiye’nin halihazırda geç kaldığı ‘güneşten elektrik üretimi’ni yaygınlaştırma amacı ile kurulan, kısa adı ile Güneşe Derneği, Türkiye’deki ilk ve tek sektörel yapılanmadır. Güneşten elektrik üretimi ve bu konudaki bilinci yaygınlaştırma amacına paralel olarak sosyal sorumluluk projeleri üretmekte, konferans ve seminerler düzenlemektedir. Konunun uluslararası örgütleri ile temas halindedir.

Website: http://www.gunese.org/

North America

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION (AWEA)

AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, & others involved in the wind industry – one of the world’s fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.

Website: http://www.awea.org/

CANADIAN SOLAR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (CanSIA)

CanSIA represents the interests of its members by working to increase the use of solar energy in Canada. In addition, recognizing that the development of solar energy technologies carries obligations to the purchasers & users of these technologies, it is an objective of the Association, through it programs & activities, to ensure that the solar industry in Canada provides systems & services that meet Canadians expectations of value, performance, & safety.

Website: http://www.cansia.ca/

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ASSOCIATION (GEA)

The Geothermal Energy Association is a trade association composed of U.S. companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy & are developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation & direct-heat uses.

Website: http://www.geo-energy.org/

SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATIONS (SEIA)

Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of solar energy industry in the United States. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.

Website: http://www.seia.org

World

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (IPVEA)

Founded in May 2008, The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) is an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers & suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin-film), & panel manufacturing.

Website: http://www.ipvea.org/

SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL (SEMI)

SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges.

Website: http://www.semi.org/en/About/index.htm