The Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics

The first book to address the early development of the photovoltaic industry, and the pioneering researchers and companies in the sector

Well before the end of this century, solar power will be the world's dominant power source. This book looks at the origins of this smart sustainable energy technology, tracing the pioneering years from its inception following the 1973 oil crisis to the end of the last millennium—just as the sector was poised for explosive growth. It focuses on the progress...