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Discovering Photovalic Effect
Alexandre finds out that when placed in a conductive fluid and sunlight is shone upon it that an electrode can produce electricity. However it is still inefficient and is only used to measure light. -
Augustin Mouchot displays a solar power generator.
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Russel Ohl invents solar cell.
Over a hundred years later Russel Ohl invents the solar cell after the invention of the transistor. This is used to amplify an electronic signal. -
Grahm Bells labs produce solar cells used for space activities.
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President Jimmy Carter Installs solar panels on the White House
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The first solar powered calculators are produced.
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The first reflective solar concentrators are used in solarpanels.
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First solar shingles are available to the public
The Dow chemical company begin to produce and sell solar shingles to the publi.