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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 established in 1954 as a global non-profit organization committed to promoting the use of solar energy. Presently, ISES operates in over 110 countries worldwide and boasts a membership that includes scientists, researchers, and individuals from various industries, solar energy associations, as well as other public and private 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). The REN Alliance aims to provide the potential for a united voice on renewable energy issues and interests among global leaders in the renewable energy community and respective national and international associations.

Other members include the International Geothermal Association (IGA), International Hydropower Association (IHA), World Bioenergy Association (WBA), and 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.

Further reading

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