International Solar Energy Society

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International Solar Energy Society
Formation1954
TypeNon-Profit
HeadquartersFreiburg im Breisgau
Location
  • Germany
Official language
English
President
Klaus Vajen, (University of Kassel, Germany)
Staff
7
Websitewww.ises.org

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) is a global organization for promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy. ISES is an UN-accredited NGO[1] headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Dr. David S. Renné is the current president.

ISES was formed in 1954 as a worldwide non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the utilization of solar energy. ISES is now active in over 110 countries worldwide. Its members include scientists, researchers, and many others from industry, solar energy associations, and other private and public 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). Other members include the International Geothermal Association (IGA), International Hydropower Association (IHA), World Bioenergy Association (WBA), and the 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

References
  1. "International Solar Energy Society - United Nations Partnerships for SDGs platform". sustainabledevelopment.un.org. Retrieved 2021-01-07.

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