Solar energy technologies produce electricity from the energy of the sun. Small solar energy systems can provide electricity for homes, businesses, and remote power needs. Larger solar energy systems provide more electricity for contribution to the electric power system.

For a technology overview try:

DOE Solar Technologies Website :
http://www.eere.energy.gov/basics/renewable_energy/solar.html

Solar Energy Industry Association : http://www.seia.org/cs/solar_technology_and_products

For solar industry news try:

Solar Buzz : http://www.solarbuzz.com/

To connect with the local Austin solar community, try events hosted by:

Austin Solar : http://www.solaraustin.org/

Solar companies in Austin to reach out to for more information include:

Heliovolt : http://www.heliovolt.net/

Solar Power Technologies : http://www.spowertech.com/

Austin Energy : http://www.austinenergy.com/