### Question
How is the "solar energy" defined?


### Answer
The term **solar energy** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1942* as follows -

> energy derived from sources (other than fossil fuels) and technologies included in the Federal Non-Nuclear [1](#1942_1_target) Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended [42 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1942*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-OPERATING LOANS**

