116th Congress
Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
Purpose
To guide and authorize basic research programs in the United States for research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes.
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Updates policy for the Department of Energy’s solar energy technology program, outlining a range of research, development, demonstration, and testing activities
- Defines various focus areas for the program, such as energy variability, storage, manufacturing technologies, and recycling of photovoltaic devices
- Directs DOE to create a comprehensive database of materials used in photovoltaic cells that includes details on their availability through mining and recycling, country of origin, and their other significant uses
- Recommends the budget for DOE’s solar R&D activities increase to $328 million overall by fiscal year 2024
Primary Sponsors
Co-sponsors by Party
R
1
D
3
I
0
Actions
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07/24/2019Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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06/28/2019Introduced in House