Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 is a United States statute authorizing the research and development of photovoltaic systems utilizing solar irradiance or sunlight as a source for electricity generation. The Act of Congress promotes energy conservation by the displacement of conventional energy systems dependent upon alternative fuel and fossil fuel resources.

The H.R. 12874 legislation was passed by the 95th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter on November 4, 1978.

Provisions of the Act Title 42 United States Code Chapter 71 and Subchapter III was compiled as fourteen code of law sections based on U.S. Congressional findings regarding potential benefits of solar power and declaration of a renewable energy policy.

42 U.S.C. § 5581 - Congressional findings and declaration of policy 42 U.S.C. § 5582 - Definitions 42 U.S.C. § 5583 - Establishment and promotion of research, development, and demonstration programs 42 U.S.C. § 5584 - Federal assistance application procedures; selection of applicants; agreements; financial assistance; observation and monitoring of photovoltaic systems; reports; projects and activities 42 U.S.C. § 5585 - Contracts, grants and arrangements 42 U.S.C. § 5586 - Test procedures and performance criteria 42 U.S.C. § 5587 - Supervision of research, development, and demonstration programs 42 U.S.C. § 5588 - Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee 42 U.S.C. § 5589 - Promotion and facilitation of practical use of photovoltaic energy 42 U.S.C. § 5590 - Submittal to Congressional committees of plan for demonstrating applications of photovoltaic systems and facilitating use in other nations; encouragement of international participation and cooperation; coordination and consistency of plan and international activities with similar activities and programs 42 U.S.C. § 5591 - Participation of small business concerns 42 U.S.C. § 5592 - Priorities 42 U.S.C. § 5593 - Construction with National Energy Conservation Policy Act 42 U.S.C. § 5594 - Authorization of appropriations

Associated United States Federal Statute United States legislation supportive of a solar energy program for the demonstration, development, and research in the United States.

Date of EnactmentPublic Law NumberStatute CitationLegislative BillPresidential AdministrationOctober 26, 1974P.L. 93-473Gerald Ford

See also ◇ Crystalline silicon ◇ Solar cell◇ Energy conservation in the United States ◇ Solar power by country◇ Growth of photovoltaics ◇ Solar power in the United States◇ Photovoltaic power station ◇ Thin-film solar cell◇ Renewable energy in the United States ◇ Timeline of solar cells

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