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Estimating the economic and demographic impacts of solar technology commercialization on US regions

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6282923· OSTI ID:6282923
The purpose of this study is to develop a framework through which these regional economic and demographic impacts of solar technology commercialization can be analyzed. Two models comprise the basis of this framework - a national input/output model and an interregional econometric model, the National-Regional Impact Evaluation System (NRIES). These models are used to convert projected sales of solar energy systems to gross output concepts, and to evaluate the impacts associated with these sales. Analysis is provided for the nine census regions and 50 states and the District of Columbia for the years 1980 through 1990. Impacts on major economic aggregates such as output, employment, income, and population are described. The methodology used in this study is described. The economic and demographic impacts of solar technology commercialization on US regions and states are presented. The major conclusions of the study are summarized, and direction is provided for further research. Detailed tables of regional and state solar energy expenditures and their impacts appear in the Appendix.
Research Organization:
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC (USA). Bureau of Economic Analysis
DOE Contract Number:
AI01-80CS30504
OSTI ID:
6282923
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/30504-T1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English