ISES: The global voice for renewable energy

For over 60 years the members of The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) have undertaken the product research that has helped the renewable energy industry to grow. ISES, through its knowledge sharing and community building programs, helps its global membership provide the technical answers to accelerate the transformation to 100% renewable energy and thereby achieve the following vision: The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) envisions a world with 100% renewable energy for everyone used wisely and efficiently. 

ISES, a non-profit UN-accredited membership NGO founded in 1954, has a long history of being the trusted global advisor on renewable energy and this remains its core value.

ISES informs and connects its extensive, diverse membership of researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, businesses, decision makers, and advocates in more than 100 countries.

ISES promotes solar research and development, provides authoritative advice on renewable energy issues worldwide, advocates for a sustainable global solar industry, supports career growth of Young ISES members, and promotes energy education at all levels.

Catch a glimpse

The Board of Directors of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) meet every year to discuss strategies, new directions and report on the progress made by the Society. 

Catch a glimpse of the ISES Board of Directors and Headquarters staff at the 2017 ISES Board Meeting in our videos and photo slideshows on the ISES YouTube channel.