Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978, United States
Published: September 4, 2006, 2:01 pm
Updated: September 4, 2006, 2:01 pm
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A photovoltaic array at a ski resort in Aspen, CO. Photo: NREL
The Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 funded a ten year improvement of photovoltaic programs. Congress attempted to increase production levels of solar photovoltaic energy while reducing costs and stimulating private-sector purchases by allocating approximately US$1 billion for project funding. The photovoltaic energy commercialization program was established to accelerate the installation of photovoltaic systems in federal facilities.
In response to the Act, the International Photovoltaic Program Plan was developed with the primary objective to accelerate widespread use of photovoltaic systems in international markets. Through international outreach programs, Congress hoped to improve the U.S. photovoltaic industry and reduce the nation's dependence on oil. The Plan outlines programs for photovoltaic demonstrations, systems development, supplier assistance, information dissemination/purchaser assistance, and an information clearinghouse. While the Department of Energy acted as the project's lead-authority, several other agencies were involved in its preparation and implementation.
Further Reading
International Photovoltaic Program Plan (Energy Citations Database)
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Ida Kubiszewski PhD (Lead Author);Cutler J. Cleveland (Topic Editor) "Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978, United States". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth September 4, 2006; Last revised Date September 4, 2006; Retrieved May 19, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Solar_Photovoltaic_Energy_Research,_Development,_and_Demonstration_Act_of_1978,_United_States>
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Dr. Ida Kubiszewski is a Senior Lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy at Australian National University. She is also a co-founder and former-Managing Editor the Encyclopedia of Earth. Dr. Kubiszewki is currently working as the Managing Editor for a magazine/journal hybrid called Solutions. Solutions is an outlet for discussions focusing on solutions to the complex problems we are now facing in ... (Full Bio)
A photovoltaic array at a ski resort in Aspen, CO. Photo: NREL
The Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 funded a ten year improvement of photovoltaic programs. Congress attempted to increase production levels of solar photovoltaic energy while reducing costs and stimulating private-sector purchases by allocating approximately US$1 billion for project funding. The photovoltaic energy commercialization program was established to accelerate the installation of photovoltaic systems in federal facilities.
In response to the Act, the International Photovoltaic Program Plan was developed with the primary objective to accelerate widespread use of photovoltaic systems in international markets. Through international outreach programs, Congress hoped to improve the U.S. photovoltaic industry and reduce the nation's dependence on oil. The Plan outlines programs for photovoltaic demonstrations, systems development, supplier assistance, information dissemination/purchaser assistance, and an information clearinghouse. While the Department of Energy acted as the project's lead-authority, several other agencies were involved in its preparation and implementation.
Further Reading
International Photovoltaic Program Plan (Energy Citations Database)
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