• Discovery

    Discovery
    The photovoltaic effect in a conductive solution exposed to light was observed by Alexandre Becquerel
  • In Mexico

    In Mexico
    The peace treaty between Mexico and France was signed in Veracruz
  • The beggining

    The beggining
    The first solar cell was created by Charles Fritts
  • E.U.A

    E.U.A
    In New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated after 13 years of construction.
  • Improvements

    Improvements
    A 10% efficient solar cell was created by Hoffman Electronics, and the contact grid was inserted into the solar cell
  • Space

    Space
    Solar cells were able to power the manned spacecraft "Soyuz 1"
  • Results

    Results
    The world's photovoltaic production was exceeded to 21.3 megawatts
  • E.U.A

    E.U.A
    The Disney Channel broadcast was broadcast for the first time in the United States.
  • In the world

    In the world
    The total amount of photovoltaic energy installed worldwide was equal to 1000 megawatts