§ 5559. Solar Energy Research Institute; establishment; functions; location

There is established a Solar Energy Research Institute, which shall perform such research, development, and related functions as the Chairman may determine to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the Project’s activities under this subchapter or to be otherwise in furtherance of the purpose and objectives of this subchapter.

The Institute may be located (as designated by the Chairman) at a new or existing Federal laboratory (including a non-Federal laboratory performing functions under a contract entered into with the Project or with any of the agencies represented in the Project as well as a laboratory whose personnel are Federal employees).