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Role of the Government in the Development of Solar Energy

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6114120· OSTI ID:6114120
The economic rationale for a federal solar energy subsidy program, the type of program required, and methods for determining the proper funding level for each program are discussed. An introduction offers a brief description of solar technologies. A summary of the current federal solar subsidy program is also provided. Nonsubsidy programs, such as the promulgation of federal standards for solar manufacturers, are not discussed.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308;
OSTI ID:
6114120
Report Number(s):
SERI/TP-52-138-R
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English