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

For Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974, please see Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974 - Wikipedia. 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.