For those interested, here below is a short history of at which the right moment solar energy came to reality.
1876
History of solar cells is started. William Grylls Adams with a student with him, Richard Day, discovered that when selenium was exposed to the light, it produced electricity. An expert as regards electricity, von Werner von Siemens, declared that the discovery was "scientifically great importance". The selenium cells were not effective, but it was shown that the light only could be converted into electricity
1953
Calvin Fuller, Gerald Pearson, and Daryl Chapin, discovered the solar cell made of silicon. This cell produced enough electricity and was really enough effective to run of small electric devices. The New York Times declared that this discovery was "the beginning of a new era, carrying out thereafter to the realization to almost arm energy without limits with the sun for the uses of civilization."
1956
the first solar cells are available commercially but it's price however is far from reach of the ordinary people. For $300 for a solar cell of 1 Watt, the cost was too expensive no matter whom of the means. the first solar cells used in the toys and the radios is commercially available.
1959-1969
Satellites of the United States and of the Soviet space program were actuated by the solar cells and in the end of the Sixties solar energy was basically the standard for the actuating satellites of space.
1970
A manner of dropping to the cost of solar cells was discovered. This changed the price to the bottom of $100 per Watt approximately to $20 per Watt. This research was lead by Exxon. The majority of the oil platforms at sea used the solar cells to actuate the lights of weakening on the top of the installations.
1970-1990
The period of change of the use of the solar cells. They started to reveal on crossings of railroad, in the remote places to actuate houses, the solar cells used by Australia in their turns of microwave to increase their possibilities of telecommunication. Even the solar energy of saw of areas of desert bring water on the ground where power line was not reachable!
Today we see the solar cells in a large variety of places. You can see the solar actuated cars. There is even a solar actuated plane which flew higher than any other plane except the blackbird.
With the cost of solar cells completely in conformity with each one the budget, solar energy is easy to get. Recently new technology gave us a solar cells printed on screen, and with a solar fabric which can be employed to trim a house, even the solar panel which install on our roofs. The international markets opened and the solar manufacturers of panel now play a principal part in solar energy industry.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
History of Solar Panel
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MANDATORY RENEWABLE ENERGY – THE ENERGY EVOLUTION –R11
In order to insure energy and economic independence as well as better economic growth without being blackmailed by foreign countries, our country, the United States of America’s Utilization of Energy sources must change.
"Energy drives our entire economy." We must protect it. "Let's face it, without energy the whole economy and economic society we have set up would come to a halt. So you want to have control over such an important resource that you need for your society and your economy." The American way of life is not negotiable.
Our continued dependence on fossil fuels could and will lead to catastrophic consequences.
The federal, state and local government should implement a mandatory renewable energy installation program for residential and commercial property on new construction and remodeling projects with the use of energy efficient material, mechanical systems, appliances, lighting, etc. The source of energy must by renewable energy such as Solar-Photovoltaic, Geothermal, Wind, Biofuels, Ocean-Tidal, etc. including utilizing water from lakes, rivers and oceans to circulate in cooling towers to produce air conditioning and the utilization of proper landscaping to reduce energy consumption. (Sales tax on renewable energy products should be reduced or eliminated)
The implementation of mandatory renewable energy could be done on a gradual scale over the next 10 years. At the end of the 10 year period all construction and energy use in the structures throughout the United States must be 100% powered by renewable energy. (This can be done by amending building code)
In addition, the governments must impose laws, rules and regulations whereby the utility companies must comply with a fair “NET METERING” (the buying of excess generation from the consumer at market price), including the promotion of research and production of “renewable energy technology” with various long term incentives and grants. The various foundations in existence should be used to contribute to this cause.
A mandatory time table should also be established for the automobile industry to gradually produce an automobile powered by renewable energy. The American automobile industry is surely capable of accomplishing this task. As an inducement to buy hybrid automobiles (sales tax should be reduced or eliminated on American manufactured automobiles).
This is a way to expedite our energy independence and economic growth. (This will also create a substantial amount of new jobs). It will take maximum effort and a relentless pursuit of the private, commercial and industrial government sectors commitment to renewable energy – energy generation (wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, energy storage (fuel cells, advance batteries), energy infrastructure (management, transmission) and energy efficiency (lighting, sensors, automation, conservation) (rainwater harvesting, water conservation) (energy and natural resources conservation) in order to achieve our energy independence.
"To succeed, you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality."
Jay Draiman, Energy Consultant
Northridge, CA. 91325
Feb. 4, 2007
P.S. I have a very deep belief in America's capabilities. Within the next 10 years we can accomplish our energy independence, if we as a nation truly set our goals to accomplish this.
I happen to believe that we can do it. In another crisis--the one in 1942--President Franklin D. Roosevelt said this country would build 60,000 [50,000] military aircraft. By 1943, production in that program had reached 125,000 aircraft annually. They did it then. We can do it now.
The American people resilience and determination to retain the way of life is unconquerable and we as a nation will succeed in this endeavor of Energy Independence.
Solar energy is the source of all energy on the earth (excepting volcanic geothermal). Wind, wave and fossil fuels all get their energy from the sun. Fossil fuels are only a battery which will eventually run out. The sooner we can exploit all forms of Solar energy (cost effectively or not against dubiously cheap FFs) the better off we will all be. If the battery runs out first, the survivors will all be living like in the 18th century again.
Every new home built should come with a solar package. A 1.5 kW per bedroom is a good rule of thumb. The formula 1.5 X's 5 hrs per day X's 30 days will produce about 225 kWh per bedroom monthly. This peak production period will offset 17 to 2
4 cents per kWh with a potential of $160 per month or about $60,000 over the 30-year mortgage period for a three-bedroom home. It is economically feasible at the current energy price and the interest portion of the loan is deductible. Why not?
Title 24 has been mandated forcing developers to build energy efficient homes. Their bull-headedness put them in that position and now they see that Title 24 works with little added cost. Solar should also be mandated and if the developer designs a home that solar is impossible to do then they should pay an equivalent mitigation fee allowing others to put solar on in place of their negligence. (Installation should be paid “performance based”)
Installation of renewable energy and its performance should be paid to the installer and manufacturer based on "performance based" (that means they are held accountable for the performance of the product - that includes the automobile industry). This will gain the trust and confidence of the end-user to proceed with such a project; it will also prove to the public that it is a viable avenue of energy conservation.
Installing renewable energy system on your home or business increases the value of the property and provides a marketing advantage.
Nations of the world should unite and join together in a cohesive effort to develop and implement MANDATORY RENEWABLE ENERGY for the sake of humankind and future generations.
Jay Draiman
Northridge, CA 91325
Email: renewableenergy2@msn.com
Thank you Jay for very nice information
I am really thankful to the author of this post for making this lovely and informative article live here for us. We really appreciate your effort.Keep up the good work."Let's face it, without energy the whole economy and economic society we have set up would come to a halt.This will gain the trust and confidence of the end-user to proceed with such a project; it will also prove to the public that it is a viable avenue of energy conservation.Earth4Energy
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