International Photovoltaic Program Plan, Volume I
The International Photovoltaics Program Plan is in direct response to the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 (PL 95-590). As stated in the Act, the primary objective of the plan is to accelerate the widespread use of photovoltaic systems in international markets. Benefits which could result from increased international sales by US companies include: stabilization and expansion of the US photovoltaic industry, preparing the industry for supplying future domestic needs; contribution to the economic and social advancement of developing countries; reduced world demand for oil; and improvements in the US balance of trade. The plan outlines programs for photovoltaic demonstrations, systems developments, supplier assistance, information dissemination/purchaser assistance, and an informaion clearinghouse. Each program element includes tactical objectives and summaries of approaches. A program management office will be established to coordinate and manage the program plan. Although the US Department of Energy (DOE) had the lead responsibility for preparing and implementing the plan, numerous federal organizations and agencies (US Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, Treasury; Agency for International Development; ACTION; Export/Import Bank; Federal Trade Commission; Small Business Administration) were involved in the plan's preparation and implementation.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 5579036
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TR-353-361
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
MARKETING RESEARCH
NATIONAL PROGRAM PLANS
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
BUDGETS
COMMERCIALIZATION
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
ECONOMICS
EXPORTS
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
LEGISLATION
MANAGEMENT
MARKET
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
REMOTE AREAS
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
TRADE
US DOE
USA
USES
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NORTH AMERICA
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
POWER PLANTS
POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
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