### Question
How does MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS define solar energy?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 427*, **solar energy** is defined as:

> energy derived from sources (other than fossil fuels) and technologies included in the Federal Non-Nuclear [2](#427_2_target) Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended [42 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 427*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS**

