The Role of the Government in the Development of Solar Energy

Abstract

This paper discusses thel 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. 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 discds~ed.