We've previously spent considerable time talking about the history of solar power and how even prehistoric man utilized solar power on a daily basis. While we haven't talked much about however is how "modern solar power" first came into existence. The topic is an interesting one and goes back quite a ways.
Modern solar power has its beginnings firmly rooted in 1839 when French physicist Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (right) first observed the photovoltaic effect via an electrode placed in a conductive solution that was exposed to light. Though it would be several more decades before Willoughby Smith, an electrical engineer, would discover that selenium showed photoconductivity which helped move technology forward considerably, Becquerel discovery is solely responsible for modern solar power.
The technology surrounding solar power systems continued to grow rapidly over the course of both the 19th and 20th centuries. Now in the new millennium solar power has seen even greater leaps and bounds as far as efficiency and cost are concerned. Should you have any questions regarding solar power please do not hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance!
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