Victorian Solar Energy Research Committee

Full description

The Victorian Solar Energy Research Committee was established in May 1977 by Cabinet directive.

The Committee consisted of a Chairman with members selected and seconded from employers in related fields such as: the Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria (VA 1040), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (VA 1002), Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Melbourne, Department of Minerals and Energy (VA 611), C.S.I.R.O. Solar Engineering Unit, Public Works Department (VA 699), an Engineering Consultant and a member from the Victorian Brown Coal Council.

The Victorian Solar Energy Research Committee reported to the Minister for Minerals and Energy.

In 1980, under the provisions of the Victorian Solar Energy Act 1980 (No.9387), the Victorian Solar Energy Council (VA 1396) was established and replaced the Victorian Solar Energy Research Committee.

Location of Records

For records of the Victorian Solar Energy Research Committee transferred to the Public Record Office, see list below.