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From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity
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Product Description
This text tracks the evolution of the technology of photovoltaics, the use of solar cells to convert the sun's energy into electricity, from its shaky 19th-century beginnings mired in scientific controversy to its success in the space program to its position as a promising power source.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1273579 in Books
- Published on: 2002-12-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
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A vivid and fascinating historical account of the advances of photovoltaics on Earth. [Perlin's] book tells us the success story of the pioneers of solar cells, crediting them for their imagination and perseverance. Presenting the history of the development of photovoltaic cells in such a personalized manner makes it a much more lively and interesting read than a mere technical account would have done. -- Michael Grazel "Nature"
