Monica Oliphant: The journey of a woman who has been dedicating her life to solar energy research and projects for more than 40 years

Interview with ISES Past President and Board Member, Monica Oliphant in "The Beam" magazine: "Monica Oliphant is a pioneer in solar energy research,…

Registration for SWC 2017 / SHC 2017 is now open!

Registration for the joint conference is now open! Register for your conference ticket before 31 August 2017 to avail of early bird registration…

New Sunburst blog article

The latest Sunburst blog article writeen by ISES President Dr. David Renné is now available: Despite recent U.S. action, national and global…

Many abstracts received for ISES Solar World Congress 2017 and IEA Solar Heating and Cooling conference

This year the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC) will hold their international…

Global Solar Council names new CEO

The Global Solar Council (GSC) has named Jodie Roussell its new Cheif Executive Officer, effective 01 August 2017. Prior to her current role as Head…

RE World Reports: Many updates!

Just a reminder that ISES is continually filling its digital bookshelf with reports and publications from both members and partners. Over the past…

Another record breaking year for renewable energy: More renewable energy capacity for less money

Record power capacity of 161 GW added, for 23% less investment (USD 241.6 billion) Today REN21 published its Renewables 2017 Global Status Report (…

ISES is now an accredited observer of the Green Climate Fund

The Green Climate Fund creates a remarkable opportunity to further the transformation of the world's energy system to more effective use of…

ISES at the Intersolar Europe. Free exhibition tickets for ISES Members

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES), as proud supporter of the Intersolar since its start in 2000, is pleased to invite you to join us at…

Renewable energy employs 9.8 million people worldwide, new IRENA report finds

Global energy system creating more jobs in renewables than in fossil-fuel technologies Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 24 May 2017 — More than 9.8 million people…

Join ASES @ Intersolar North America, July 10-13, 2017

Please join us at two cutting edge ASES sponsored sessions at ISNA, and visit our ASES-ISES-NorCal Solar booth in the Exhibition, July 11-13, on the…

Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform launched!

Updated 09 May, 2017 Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform launched!  Bonn, 8 May 2017 – Today, representatives from major organizations from all…

Sunburst Blog: A new urgency for Earth Day

Last Saturday, 22 April, was the 47th Annual Earth Day, celebrated in 192 countries around the world. This year the event took on a new important…

Renewable Transformation Challenge - Deadline extended to 14 May 2017

Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), are proud to announce the launch of the Renewable Transformation Challenge. The award has…

REpowering Europe - How renewables can unite the continent?

ISES Board Member Anna Leidreiter talks about  how renewable energy can unite the continent of Europe in this article, originally published in The…

SNEC2017 ISES President Dr. David Renne presents challenges and opportunities for 100% renewables

ISES President, Dr. David Renné held a talk today at the SNEC 11th (2017) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference and Exhibition in…

Two new reports support the transition to 100% renewable energy

New reports by REN21 and PowerforAll provide support for the transition to 100% renewable energy. REN21: Renewables Global Futures Report: Great…

Solar World Congress 2017: Abstract submission deadline extended to 02 April 2017

Due to many requests, the International Solar Energy Society, ISES, and the International Energy Agency's Solar Heating and Cooling Programme, IEA…

COP22: Renewable energy technologies ready to deliver on the Paris Agreement at all levels of deployment

Renewable energy technologies ready to deliver on the Paris Agreement at all levels of deployment. The REN Alliance, a coalition of…

Save the Date! ISES Solar World Congress 2017

Mark your calendars for the ISES Solar World Congress 2017, to be held at the Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab…

Dr. David Renné receives Charles Greeley Abbot Award from ASES

The Charles Greeley Abbot Award, named in honor of the prominent researcher in solar energy, is presented to a person who has made a significant…

Extended Early Bird Registration for EuroSun 2016 - Deadline is now 22 July

Register online at discount early bird rates for EuroSun 2016 until 22 July. EuroSun 2016, International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings…

D. Yogi Goswami Named 2016 Winner of Karl W. Böer Solar Energy Medal of Merit

Renowned researcher, entrepreneur and solar energy expert D. Yogi Goswami of the University of South Florida has been named the 2016 winner of the…

Nomination Deadline soon! 2016 Karl W. Bӧer Solar Medal Award

 Nominations for the 2016 Karl W. Bӧer Solar Medal Award are due by midnight on Friday, January 15, 2016. This award, first presented in 1993, is…