Databases

AccessAsia Specialist Database
http://www.accessasia.org/
NBR's AccessAsia is the world's clearinghouse for information on contemporary Asian affairs and policy-related issues. The project maintains several databases, including a specialist database. This directory of experts in Asian affairs include energy and environment experts. Access to database is free of charge.

AGORES Database
http://www.agores.org/WHOS_WHO/default.htm
AGORES (A Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources) information resource provides links to key players in renewable energy in Europe: ministries, institutions, and authorities from all the member states of the European Union; European renewable energy associations; European energy network; educational establishment of all levels mostly in Europe and a few from other parts of the world; consultants; industries; and financial institutions.

Alternative Fuels Data Centre
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/
The Alternative Fuels Data Centre is a vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them. Alternative fuels described here include bio-diesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. This site has more than 3000 documents in its database, an interactive fuel station mapping system, current listings of available alternative fuel vehicles, and lots of alternative fuels information, toolkits, buyer’s guide, educational resources, legislations and laws, and links to other sites.

CADDET
http://www.caddet.org/
CADDET (Centre for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies) Renewable Energy is an International Energy Agency agreement for the exchange of information on commercial renewable energy projects and has been operating since 1993. CADDET stands for Centre for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies. This site contains a wide range of technical brochures and reviews covering the full range of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Besides, CADDET also hosts news, events, reports, publications, databases, and links.

Climate Change Policies and Measures Database
http://climate.iea.org
The IEA’s (International Energy Agency) ‘dealing with climate change policies and measures’ database offers access to information on energy-related policies and measures taken or planned in IEA member countries to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. With over 2000 records collected over seven years (1999–2006), it provides a comprehensive annual update of the policy-making process in place since 1999. This online searchable database aims to complement the policy analysis carried out by the IEA on climate change mitigation. It is part of a continued effort by the IEA to support decision-makers, policy experts, and researchers, as well as to provide practical information to the business community and the broader public.

CleanEnergy
http://www.CleanEnergy.de/
Worldwide directory of clean and renewable energy related companies, products and news on biomass, photovoltaic, solar thermal, hydrogen, wind, geothermal, and fuel cell. It also provides links to other web sites and information on forthcoming events.

Database of oil yielding plants
http://mnes.nic.in/pdf%20files/FUEL_OIL_YIELDING_PLANTS_LIST3.pdf
The database provides a comprehensive listing of all plants which could provide oil. The Botanic Garden of Indian Republic, Botanical Survey of India has prepared and uploaded this database on Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s homepage.

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
http://www.dsireusa.org/
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. The searchable database covers information like tax incentives for solar electric and other renewables, alternative-fuels vehicles, and energy conservation. The database is a graphical presentation of data, tables, and other information.

Energy Directory
http://www.energy-directory.com/
Comprehensive online energy information service, providing up to date Energy & Utilities news in Europe and the UK as well as information on events, directory, discussion, links and employment

Energy Maps
http://www.globalenergy.com/
Global Energy is the leading provider of integrated software, data, and consulting solutions for the energy industry with its headquarters located at Boulder, Colorado. This website provides information about the energy news, events, articles, and white papers on energy optimization. It also has a global energy maps store which provide access to electric power maps, coal industry maps, renewable energy maps, regional oil and gas maps, etc.

Enviro-Access
http://www.enviroaccess.ca/eng/tech_www.html
Enviro-Access' primary goal is to promote the development of environmental technology and it offers environmental fact sheets, among other services. This database offers a series of links that touch upon environmental technologies, clean technology, and any other techniques related to the environment.

ETDE's Energy Database
http://www.etde.org/edb/energy.html
ETDE's Energy Database is the largest collection of energy research and technology literature in the world. With a growing total of over 4 million abstracted and indexed records in the full collection, users have access to a wealth of information contributed by ETDE's member countries and international partners. While ETDE began the database in 1987, added coverage back up to 1974.

Energy Information Centre
http://www.worldenergy.org/wec-geis/edc/
The EIC (Energy Information Centre) provides a geographic approach to the energy data and other information collected by the WEC (World Energy Council). The principal data source for the Energy Information Centre is WEC's Survey of Energy Resources 2001, which provides detailed information on a global scale about conventional and RE reserves. The site emphasizes on energy efficiency information, energy forecasting, energy policies, surveys, research and development, and energy technologies. International energy indicators and data series are also available from a number of other sources. Besides, the site also hosts news, events, supply source directory, publications, and energy-related web links.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov
EERE (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) information centre functions under the Department of Energy, US (United States) and works to strengthen America’s energy security, environmental quality, renewable energy usage, and economic vitality in public–private partnerships to enhance energy efficiency and productivity. The website is a gateway to hundreds of website links and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Besides, the site also hosts different sections on news, technologies, events, various national programmes, renewable energy information, and a customized information centre.

Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
http://www.energyideas.org/
This web site offers content-rich searchable databases for technical information on renewable energy regarding solar, biomass, geothermal, distributed generation, wind, hydro and other renewable resources. The database covers articles, documents, factsheets, reports, etc in easy downloadable form.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
http://www.eren.doe.gov/
The website of EREN (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network), United States Department of Energy provides information on energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes and offices, news, events, and hot topics and links to the best clean energy websites. Consultation facility with energy experts about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies is also available. The website presently holds 600 links and over 80 000 documents.

European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources
www.eufores.org
EUFORES (European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources) is a not-for-profit organization aiming at promoting RE sources at the regional level. Through its websites it promotes legislation and energy efficiency, and develops network across Europe. EUFORES website hosts political consulting, news, publications, legislations, energy efficiency and projects information, events, and links to other sites.

Energy efficiency
http://www.energyoutlet.com/
The websites promotes the efficient use of electrical energy in the household sector. It provides energy efficiency information on homeowners. It also provides access to extensive library, product displays, and demonstrations of energy use of common household appliances and accessories.

Energy Statistics
http://www.indiastat.com
Indiastat.com provides an oceanic depth of India-specific socio-economic statistical facts and figures culled from various secondary level authentic sources. The website provides access to data on the energy sector of India displaying power, coal, and petroleum statistical databases. It is a paid site accessible only to registered members.

Fuel Cell Information System
http://www.ds-leipzig.de/fuelcell.html
The site provides information about European fuel cell applications in the energy supply sector, the new strategy, types, characteristics, conferences, and workshops. It also contains project information, reading materials, and links.

GEC Environmental Technology Database
http://nett21.gec.jp/gec/database/
GEC promotes "new environmental technology transfer in the 21st century", nickname of GEC Environmental Technology Database. It shows GEC's resolution to promote environmental technology transfer in the 21st century. The web site hosts a number of searchable Japanese technology databasese including air pollution, waste management, water pollution treatment, cleaner production, etc.

Greenhouse Gas Online
http://www.ghgonline.org/
The aim of Greenhouse Gas Online is to provide up- to- date resource dedicated to GHG greenhouse gas news and scientific publications. The site has been accepted as part of the National Grid for Learning in the United Kingdom, an online resource and portal site aimed at increasing the availability of free online educational resources. The site catalogues the GHG-greenhouse gas related articles published in over 100 peer-reviewed journals from around the world. Only articles for which the abstracts are freely available are included and the site.

Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange
http://www.greentie.org/directory/index.php
Greentie Directory of suppliers offers searchable contact details for almost 8000 organisations and experts, and covering the fields of energy and greenhouse gas mitigation technologies.

GREENTIE Directory Database
http://www.greentie.org/directory/index.php
This is a searchable international directory of suppliers whose technologies help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Companies involved in GHG reduction technology can add their company or organization's details to the database. The database is user-friendly, well-organized and has very good presentation. Access to database is free of charge.

Global Climate and Energy Project
http://gcep.stanford.edu/
The Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University is a long-term research effort bringing together the world's leading scientists from universities, research institutions, and private industry in fundamental, pre-commercial research on technologies that would foster the development of a global energy system with low GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. The website provides information about the research, technical reports, events, news, and views.

India Solar
http://www.indiasolar.com/
This informative site focuses on renewable energy promotion, awareness building and technology development in India. The web site covers basic to technical aspects of RE sources such as solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, biomass, wind, and geothermal energy. It hosts web site directories of equipment manufacturer’s and suppliers, research institutes, etc. Innovative way of creating a RE marketplace is added attraction to the site. Besides, the site also covers articles, surveys, statistics, events, and links to related subjects. A dedicated section for young children is also hosted on the site.

Inforse
http://www.inforse.dk
INFORSE (International Network for Sustainable Energy) is a worldwide network of 200 non-governmental organizations in more than 60 countries. It influences global strategies and actions in order to enable and stimulate sustainable energy development world-wide. The website provides a comprehensive information source on sustainable energy news, network activities, publications, and links to other information sources.

Mining Technology Information
http://www.mining-technology.com/
The website is dedicated to mining, tunneling, and quarrying industries. It provides International coverage of Mines extracting Energy Minerals and industrial minerals. Information on mining industry equipment, products and services catalogue, the latest mining technology product news and press releases, and conferences and events information.

North American Renewable Energy Database
http://www.cec.org/pubs_docs/documents/index.cfm?varlan=english&ID=1477
The North American Renewable Energy Database presents summary data on a state, province or territory level, disaggregated by type of renewable energy source and technology, and by development status.

Power online Renewable Energy Database
http://www.poweronline.com/
This database of renewable energy suppliers and services holds the details of nearly 10,000 companies and organizations from around the world. The database is subject to continual updating and renewal. Only the most recently validated companies are listed in the published versions. Currently about 4,200 companies in over 100 countries are represented. The database is to be subscribed.

RESTATS Database
http://www.restats.org.uk/
This database is called RESTATS, the Renewable Energy STATistics database. The collection of renewable energy statistics began in 1989 in UK projects and the database now contains 17 years of data in easy searchable form. RESTATS currently holds information on heat and electricity generated from all the RE sources.

Renewingindia
http://www.renewingindia.org/
This site is owned and maintained by Winrock International India, covering all aspects of renewables and alternative energy generation sources including biomass, solar, wind, hydro, tidal, etahnols and alternative fuels. The reneingindia site hosts extensive information on related technologies, case studies, statistics, articles, newsletters, links, events and discussion forums.

Renewable Energy Sources
http://energy.sourceguides.com/
The Source for Renewable Energy is a comprehensive buyers guide and business directory to more than 4000 renewable energy businesses worldwide.

Sustainable Alternatives Network
http://www.sustainablealternatives.net/index.cfm
SANet (Sustainable Alternatives Network) , a United Nations initiative, provides advisory services for the early stages of decision-making. With a global network of information resources, local experts, and financing options, it helps businesses innovate with cleaner technologies.The website brings together a useful collection of experts, case studies, funding opportunities, sustainable planning tools, and country-specific information.

Sustainable Energy and Economy Network
http://www.seen.org/
SEEN (Sustainable Energy and Economy Network), a project of the Institute for Policy Studies (Washington, DC) and the Transnational Institute (Amsterdam), works in partnership with citizens groups globally on environment and development issues with a particular focus on climate change, energy, economic issues, etc., for global sustainable development. The website includes SEEN reports, news, events, statistics, and links to other websites.

SD Gateway
http://www.sdgateway.net/
This web site was hosted with joint efforts of the IDRC (International Development Research Centre) and the IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development). The SD Gateway integrates the on-line information developed by members. The main four sections include SD in-depth, SD topics, SD directories, and SD web works. In addition to over 1,200 documents available in SD topics, the web site provides information on events, mailing lists, and links to related sites.

Technology Developer's Resource Guide (TDRG)
http://www.gnet.org/tdrg/
TDRG exists as a mechanism for small businesses to take their technology idea forward and presents a broad range of topics related to technology development and deployment in a manner that can be followed as either a path from start to finish or simply utilized to target a specific area of interest. The guide hosts useful information on market analysis, business plan, funding, R&D, regulatory issues and case studies.

The global network in Environment and Technology
www.gnet.org/
This site provides market information, technology, business and government news, business directory, links, and calendar of events. It also hosts a technology, news,
and government centre for information dissemination. The site maintains a database on environmental technology information.

The Source for Renewable Energy
energy.sourceguides.com
The Source for Renewable Energy is a comprehensive online buyer's guide and business directory to more than 9000 RE businesses and organizations worldwide. The database provides search facility to identify RE businesses by geographic location, product type, business type and company name, or search facility using keywords.

Wind Power India
http://www.windpowerindia.com
This website provides information on wind energy generation in India and around the world. It provides information on State-wise, manufacturer-wise, and year-wise Wind Power Installed Capacity in India and state-wise Cumulative Generation from Wind Power Projects in India. Besides, it also provides information on wind energy generator manufacturers, service providers, government agencies, and policies.

World-wide Information System for Renewable Energy (WIRE)
http://wire0.ises.org/wire/wire.nsf
The World-wide Information System for Renewable Energy is a service provided by the International Solar Energy Society. The web site provides rich collection of current affairs, news, events, proceedings, publications, reports, and statistics. It also created a exchange place for educations, markets, expert search, etc for wider information dissemination.