Moving on a bit from ancient civilizations, the more modern era of energy production still contains a few surprises because even that technology isn’t as young as you think. So,. .
Once solar panels had an efficiency of20% they could be sold to the public for use in homes. Unfortunately, minds and hearts are harder to change than technology so the uptake in domestic. .
In 1958 the Vanguard I satellite was launched into space fitted with the First Solar ‘panels’. There were six of them, they measured about 5 cm. .
The war in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis and a general feeling that the planet needs our help has meant more people are considering solar to power.
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