Toward a national plan for the accelerated commercialization of solar energy: the implications of a national commitment

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5705264· OSTI ID:5705264

Bennington, G.; Bohannon, M.; Gerstein, R.; Hartzler, R.; Kannan, N.; Miller, G.; Rebibo, K.; Shulman, M.; Spewak, P.; Taul, J.

This report analyzes the expected benefits, costs, and implications of three levels of federal commitment and subsidy for the accelerated commercialization of solar energy. It includes estimates of potential solar use representing 16 to 23 percent of the nation's energy supply in the year 2000. Projections are based on data available as of early 1979.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-78CS35147
• OSTI ID: 5705264
• Report Number(s): MTR-79W00004; ON: DE83016949
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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