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[Laws in effect as of January 23, 2000]
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[CITE: 42USC5585]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                        CHAPTER 71--SOLAR ENERGY
 
  SUBCHAPTER III--SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND 
                              DEMONSTRATION
 
Sec. 5585. Contracts, grants and arrangements


(a) Selection of photovoltaic components and systems, design concepts, 
        and designs

    The Secretary is authorized to select on the basis of open 
competitions--
        (1) a number of readily available photovoltaic components and 
    systems;
        (2) a number of design concepts for various types of 
    applications which demonstrate adaptability to the utilization of 
    photovoltaic components and systems; and
        (3) a number of designs for applications selected under 
    paragraph (2), so that each design includes specific provisions for 
    the utilization of solar photovoltaic components and systems 
    selected under paragraph (1).

(b) Commercial production and utilization of photovoltaic components and 
        systems; selection of components and systems compatible with 
        chosen design concepts; procurement of components and systems

    The Secretary, in accordance with the applicable provisions of 
sections 5906, 5907, and 5908 of this title and with such program 
guidelines as the Secretary may establish, shall--
        (1) enter into such contracts and grants as may be necessary or 
    appropriate for the development for commercial production and 
    utilization of photovoltaic components and systems, including any 
    further planning and design which may be required to conform with 
    the specifications set forth in any applicable criteria;
        (2) select, as being compatible with the design concepts chosen 
    under subsection (a)(2) of this section, a reasonable number of 
    photovoltaic components and systems; and
        (3) enter into contracts with a number of persons or firms for 
    the procurement of photovoltaic components and systems, including 
    adequate numbers of spare and replacement parts for such systems.

(c) Design integration; demonstration of prototype photovoltaic systems; 
        utilization of systems in existing facilities; terms and 
        conditions upon transfer of facilities and systems

    The Secretary is authorized to award contracts for the design 
integration between the application concepts and the photovoltaic 
systems procured by the Secretary under subsection (b)(3) of this 
section, and for the demonstration of prototype solar photovoltaic 
systems, and, when appropriate, for the utilization of such systems in 
existing facilities. Title to and ownership of the facilities so 
constructed and of photovoltaic systems installed hereunder may be 
conveyed to purchasers of such facilities under terms and conditions 
prescribed by the Secretary, including an express agreement that any 
such purchaser shall, in such manner and form and on such terms and 
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, observe and monitor (or 
permit the Secretary to observe and monitor) the performance and 
operation of such systems for a period of five years, and that such 
purchaser (including any subsequent owner) shall regularly furnish the 
Secretary with such reports thereon as the agreement may require.

(d) Arrangements with Federal agencies for demonstration of systems in 
        Federal buildings and facilities

    The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General 
Services or the Secretary of Defense or both (as may be appropriate) 
shall enter into arrangements with appropriate Federal agencies 
concurrently with the conduct of the programs under this section and 
section 5586 of this title, to carry out such projects and activities 
(including demonstration projects), with respect to Federal buildings 
and facilities, as may be appropriate for the demonstration of 
photovoltaic systems suitable and effective for use in such 
applications.

(e) Projects and activities

    The Secretary shall, as he deems appropriate, undertake any projects 
or activities (including demonstration projects) to further the 
attainment of the objectives of this section.

(Pub. L. 95-590, Sec. 6, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2516.)

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in sections 5586, 5592 of this title; 
title 35 section 210.
