### Question
What is the definition of direct solar renewable energy?


### Answer
The definition of **direct solar renewable energy** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 17173*:

> energy from a device that converts sunlight into useable light within a building, tunnel, or other enclosed structure, replacing artificial light generated by a light fixture and doing so without the conversion of the sunlight into another form of energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17173*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Solar Energy**

