15 years ago there was solar power generation

Edmond Becquerel's discovery of the photovoltaic effect in 1839 revolutionized electricity generation from sunlight and paved the way for modern solar power. From the earliest days of solar-powered satellites to modern rooftop. . Here you can learn more about the milestones in the historical development of solar technology, century by century, and year by year. You can also glimpse the future. Magnifying glass used to concentrate sun's rays to make fire and to burn ants. Greeks and Romans use burning mirrors to light. . In the quest for sustainable and clean energy, one source has been shining brightly for billions of years — the sun. [pdf]