Solar panels, a transformative green technology, were invented by Charles Fritts in 1883. Initially, they converted just one percent of solar energy into electricity. Although current panels convert significantly more, harnessing the sun’s energy remains a challenge. To power the world solely via solar energy would require substantial space, yet advancements in efficiency promise to reduce this need. The mechanics of solar panels remain rooted in the initial concepts of energy conversion, underlining the lengthy evolution of this essential technology that could potentially meet global energy demands.
In 1954, scientists at Bell Laboratories developed the first practical solar cell, which converted 6% of solar energy into electricity, marking a pivotal advancement in solar technology.
Today’s solar panels still operate on the principle established by Charles Fritts in 1883, highlighting the long history and evolution of solar technology.
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