The Leonardo Energy initiative (LE) unites professionals from all over the world dedicated to electrical power and sustainable energy. It is managed by the European Copper Institute, in close cooperation with the Clean Energy Solutions Centre, the International Energy Agency, and various other partners. LE is running projects in five major domains: energy efficiency, power quality, renewable energy systems, electrical safety, and home electricity of 2020. It is also active in various standardization committees and provides regulatory advice in its core domains. LE provides free education and training, with relevant resources in various forms: white papers, application notes, presentations… An active webinar programme delivers regular courses and punctual conferences on sustainable energy matters.

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety was established on 6 June 1986. Since then it has been responsible within the Federal Government for (lead-managing) national and international environmental policy. This includes the responsibility for renewable energies.

CIEMAT is a Spanish Public Research Institution dependent on the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (www.ciemat.es). Since its formation in 1951, it has developed and led R&D projects in the fields of Energy, Environment and Technology, placing the institution at the forefront of science and technology. As a technological research centre, CIEMAT fosters links between academia and industry. Its main activities include: (i) to promote the introduction and improve the competitiveness of renewable energies on the energy market and (ii) to foster technology transfer, training and scientific outreach.

The U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices and transfers knowledge and innovations to address global energy and environmental goals. NREL conducts a broad portfolio of capacity building, technical assistance, and information dissemination programs on renewable energy and energy efficiency in partnership with developing countries. This includes expert assistance, technical resources, and training and peer learning on policy and program development available through the Clean Energy Solutions Center, http://cleanenergysolutions.org,and additional resources available through OpenEI - http://en.openei.org

The Fundación Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (Economic and Technological Development Distance Learning Centre Foundation, the CEDDET Foundation) is a non-profit entity fostering cooperation, created as a joint initiative between the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Finance and the World Bank in 2001. Its mission is to promote knowledge exchange to make a sustainable contribution to the economic and social development in the world. CEDDET pursuit that goal through virtual training programmes and virtual experts Networks. The main idea underlying the CEDDET Foundation’s actions is that ICT can be used to enable countries to share experiences and knowledge, thereby contributing to the on-going reform and modernisation processes of the public administration.

York University's Faculty of Environmental Studies Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) creates programs, collaborative arrangements and innovative partnerships to: (i) advance sustainable energy solutions through research; (ii) educate and train the new cohort of sustainable energy practitioners; (iii) build sustainable energy partnerships among educational institutions, government agencies, business and industry, and non-governmental organizations and (iv) enhance learning opportunities for professionals

The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum launched by energy ministers from major economies and other governments leading clean energy policies to share best practices and promote policies and programs that spur investment in clean energy solutions. In addition to annual meetings of ministers, the CEM includes 11 initiatives to drive progress in energy efficiency, clean energy supply, and energy access, as well as engagement with the private sector and other stakeholders on topics such as clean energy policies, regulation, and finance.

The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is a regional non-profit intergovernmental organization based in Cairo, Egypt. With its 13 Arab member states from the Middle East and North Africa, RCREEE provides a unique learning and exchange platform on renewable energy and energy efficiency in the region. RCREEEE aims to diffuse the implementation of cost-effective policies and technologies and to increase the share of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services in and from the region in the global market. RCREEE is also encouraging the cooperation with the private sector and is fostering research, development and demonstration (RD&D); as well as capacity and networks building.

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition acts as the industry catalyst to unite private and public sector stakeholders, and to expand the market for geothermal heat pump technology in Canada. As the nexus of information, training, certification, standards and public awareness, we work to build the necessary infrastructure to foster Canadian industry growth.

The International Geothermal Association (IGA), founded in 1988, is a scientific, educational and cultural organization established to operate worldwide. The IGA is a non-political, non-profit, non-governmental organization with over 5,000 members in over 65 countries. Objectives of the IGA are to encourage research, the development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the publication of scientific and technical information among the geothermal specialists, the business community, governmental representatives, UN organisations, civil society and the general public. The IGA advises international organisations, serves as a sector-specific platform and liaises different stakeholders in the geothermal energy field. The IGA headquarters is located in Bochum, Germany at the International Geothermal Centre of the Bochum University of Applied Sciences. The IGA is a partner of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance). The REN Alliance is a close partnership of five globally operating renewable energy associations with the aim of promoting renewable energy sources worldwide. The work includes political dialogue and advisory on potentials and scenarios for renewables, sustainability assessments, carbon funds, policies and other related fields.

ISES, a non-profit UN-accredited membership NGO founded in 1954, works to achieve 100% renewable energy for all, used efficiently and wisely. 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. ISES forms an extensive, diverse network of businesses, institutions, and individual researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, decision makers and advocates in more than 100 countries. ISES Members have access to critical information on marketing, networking opportunities, news, publications, and training programs. See www.ises.org to learn more.

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) advances hydropower's role in sustainable solutions for clean energy, responsible freshwater management, and climate change. With members active in more than 80 countries, IHA is a non-governmental, mutual association of organisations and individuals. Its membership is open to all those involved in hydropower. IHA was formed in 1995 under the auspices of UNESCO as a forum to promote and share good practices and further knowledge about hydropower. Today IHA has a Central Office based in London, a regional office in South America and a national office in China. In addition, IHA has consultative and/or observer status with all United Nations agencies addressing water, energy and climate change. Find out more about IHA and its work: http://hydropower.org

The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit organisation which works for a transformation of the world energy system towards 100 % renewable energy, with wind energy as one cornerstone. WWEA acts as a communication platform for all wind energy actors worldwide, WWEA advises national governments and international organisations on favourable policies for wind energy and WWEA enhances international technology transfer, a key for the accelerated dissemination of wind power. Currently WWEA has more than 500 direct members and represents the wind sector from 100 countries on all continents. Amongst the WWEA members, there are the major national wind energy associations as well as companies, scientific institutions and public bodies. WWEA’s member association have more than 50’000 members. WWEA is a founding partner of the International Renewable Energy Alliance and has Special Consultative Status at the United Nations. WWEA has been one of the first and strongest proponents of the creation of IRENA. WWEA organises annual World Wind Energy Conferences, which were held in Egypt, Turkey, South Korea, Canada, Argentina, India, Australia, China, South Africa, and Germany, as well as the annual World Summit for Small Wind

The Japan Renewable Energy Foundation (JREF) was established in August 2011 and is led by Tomas Kåberger, Executive Board Chair of the foundation, and Professor of Industrial Energy Policy at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The foundation aims to establish a society based on renewable energy through the following activities: conducting scientific research; advocating renewable energy policies; developing measures and financial/business models to promote renewables; building partnerships and networks with international/domestic organizations, experts, industries and civil societies; as well as promoting knowledge accumulation, supporting public awareness, and encouraging the further deployment of renewables.

REN21 convenes international multi-stakeholder leaders to enable a rapid global transition to renewable energy. REN21 promotes renewable energy to meet the needs of both industrialised and developing countries that are driven by climate change, energy security, development and poverty alleviation. For more information on REN21, visit www.ren21.net

The Institute for Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) is a state-owned business entity that reports to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism through the State Secretary for Energy. IDAE’s mission is to contribute to the achievement of the national objectives regarding the improvement of energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low carbon technologies. IDAE carries out dissemination and training activities, technical advice, development of specific programmes and financing of technological innovative projects with replicable basis. Furthermore, IDAE leads an intense international activity within the framework of different European programmes and cooperation with third countries.

The National Institute for Solar Energy (INES) is a reference center in France; one of the first in Europe; dedicated to research, innovation and training on solar energy. INES currently employs 350 engineers and scientists, on a 22,000-m² site equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. INES’s complimentary activities concern: (i) Research & innovation in photovoltaic technologies (silicon and innovative materials, cells, wafers, solar power plants, systems…), thermal technologies (components, systems, concentrated solar power plants…), electricity storage, solar mobility and energy efficient buildings at the heart of a French and international network. From materials to applications, INES scientists aim to meet a double challenge: reduce production costs while improving the efficiency and lifespan of technologies and systems. (ii) Training & evaluation on thermal and photovoltaic solar energy, and building energy efficiency in connection with industry and research areas. It aims to provide a wide range of initial and continuing training courses from internationally recognized experts and INES scientists, as well as to evaluate installed solar systems based on monitoring.

The European Energy Centre (EEC) works in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), IRENA Renewable Energy Learning Partnership (IRELP), the Intergovernmental International Institute of Refrigeration and TERRE Policy Centre in India, along with 21 leading Universities such as Edinburgh Napier University, Imperial College London and Heriot-Watt University in promoting the use of renewable energy technologies in Europe and globally through educational training courses and conferences. The European Energy Centre (EEC) was created in 1975 with the focus to provide renewable energy and energy efficiency training and conference delivery in order to create a much needed workforce capable of installing, repairing and maintaining renewable energy equipment. The EEC provides classroom based courses and distance learning covering a broad range of renewable energy and energy efficiency topics, taught by university lecturers, professors and experts within the industry. On successful completion of each course, candidates are awarded the internationally recognised Master Galileo Certificate.

The Clean Energy Solutions Center helps governments, advisors and analysts create policies and programs that advance the deployment of clean energy technologies. It serves as a first-stop clearing house for no cost policy services and resources including expert policy assistance, interactive policy training, peer-to-peer learning forums and a rich library of technical tools and publications. The Solutions Center assists countries in strengthening clean energy policies and programs, while informing international dialogue and raising global awareness of emerging policy issues and innovations. An initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial, the Solutions Center receives support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Australian Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, UN-Energy and the International Copper Alliance.