The Alternative Energy Committee was established to provide the following services to PSMA members:
- Presentations of power electronics based technologies applicable to the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) devices that include: Wind Generators, Photovoltaic Systems, Fuel Cells, Internal combustion reciprocating engines, Micro Turbines, Waste Heat Recovery Devices, and Energy Storage Systems.
- Inform PSMA members on the status, trends and issues related to alternative energy products and system applications.
- Presentations and updates related the emerging technologies, emerging markets and new applications for alternative energy sources.
- Hold workshops regarding emerging technologies and technology developments in the DER field
- Encourage the submission of papers and invite OEM session paper participation for APEC
- Create technology reports
- Expansion of current PSMA membership to include manufacturers of DER products and devices.
- Facilitate cooperation between PSMA and manufacturers, industry standards organizations, and government policy-making agencies on matters regarding alternative energy.
- Encourage participation of PSMA in international and domestic conferences and technical events.
