Skip to main content

Abstract

Even the most dedicated advocate of solar energy will admit that thus far, the general public's verbalized enthusiasm for solar energy has not been matched by its actual purchases of solar equipment.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  • B. Burns, G. Farris, and B. Mason, “Solar Energy Commercialization and the Labor Market." National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA, December 11, 1978, p. 1.

    Google Scholar 

  • Justin A. Bereny, “Survey of the Emerging Solar Energy Industry: 1977 Edition,” Solar Energy Information Services, San Mateo, California, p. 214.

    Google Scholar 

  • William W. Eaton, Solar Energy, Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, 1976.

    Google Scholar 

  • Alan Gersten, “Denver-Based Firm Unveils New Type of Solar Collector,” Rocky Mountain News, May 25, 1978.

    Google Scholar 

  • A. E. Guntermann, “Energy Tax is Controversial, Yet Most Promising Tool to Combat Present Energy Crisis,” Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, September 12, 1977, pp. 14–15.

    Google Scholar 

  • Eugene E. Ilalmos, “Report Finds Solar Heating Can Be Economically Reasonable If...,” Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, January 17, 1977, p. 3.

    Google Scholar 

  • Arthur E. McCarthy, Solar Heating and Cooling-An Economic Assessment, Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, 1977.

    Google Scholar 

  • "Proposed Tax Incentives Brighten Solar Trade Show Market Forecast,” Engineering News-Record, September 8, 1977, p. 14.

    Google Scholar 

  • John S. Reuyl, et al., “Solar Energy in America's Future,” Energy Research and Development Administration, March 1977, pp. 29–32.

    Google Scholar 

  • Solar Energy Research Institute. "Economic Feasibility and Market Readiness of Solar Technologies." National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA, December 11, 1978, p. 10.

    Google Scholar 

  • "The Coming Boom in Solar Energy,” Business Week, October 9, 1978, no. 2555, pp. 88–102.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2015 Academy of Marketing Science

About this paper

Cite this paper

Kress, G., Hages, B. (2015). Distribution Procedures—An Impediment to the Sale of Solar Products. In: Kothari, V. (eds) Proceedings of the 1982 Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Annual Conference. Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16946-0_4

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics