Policies

Solar Energy Research Act

Source: JOIN IEA/IRENA Policy and Measures Database

Last updated: 17 July 2012

Country United States
Year

1974
Status

Ended
Jurisdiction

National
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This Act, passed in 1974, authorises and funds research and development to assure the utilisation of solar energy as a major source for energy needs. It provides for the development of suitable incentives for rapid commercial use of solar technology and established an Office of Solar Energy Research in the US government.