42 U.S.C. § 5585 : US Code - Section 5585: Contracts, grants and arrangements

Search 42 U.S.C. § 5585 : US Code - Section 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.