This directory aims to catalog the burgeoning field of solar energy research and its associated entities in 1977. It serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals navigating the landscape of solar technology development during a critical period of energy exploration. The compilation provides a snapshot of the organizations, individuals, and projects contributing to the advancement of solar power.

This directory is a specialized reference work, likely valued by professionals and academics in the field of solar energy research during the late 1970s. Its utility would have been in providing a structured overview of a rapidly developing scientific and technological area. The compilation's strength lies in its comprehensive listing of entities and individuals active in solar energy research at that specific historical moment.