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Explores the history of photovoltaics, the direct conversion of the sun's energy into electricity by solar cells, from its 19th-century beginnings to its high-visibility success in the space program to its current position as a versatile power source.
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book on the social history of photovoltaics research, policy, and market growth.
Presenting the history of the development of photovoltaic cells in such a personalized manner makes it a much more lively and interesting read than a mere technical account would have done.
John Perlin's delightful historical tour through the development of photovoltaics answers not only the question of what is new under the sun, but most importantly, how we got here...It's the best and most readable book on the social history of photovoltaics research, policy, and market growth.--Daniel M. Kammen "Whole Earth "
A vivid and fascinating historical account of the advances of photovoltaics on Earth. [Perlin's] book tells us the success story of the pioneers of solar cells, crediting them for their imagination and perseverance. Presenting the history of the development of photovoltaic cells in such a personalized manner makes it a much more lively and interesting read than a mere technical account would have done.--Michael GrAzel "Nature "
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Presenting the history of the development of photovoltaic cells in such a personalized manner makes it a much more lively and interesting read than a mere technical account would have done.
John Perlin's delightful historical tour through the development of photovoltaics answers not only the question of what is new under the sun, but most importantly, how we got here...It's the best and most readable book on the social history of photovoltaics research, policy, and market growth.--Daniel M. Kammen "Whole Earth "
A vivid and fascinating historical account of the advances of photovoltaics on Earth. [Perlin's] book tells us the success story of the pioneers of solar cells, crediting them for their imagination and perseverance. Presenting the history of the development of photovoltaic cells in such a personalized manner makes it a much more lively and interesting read than a mere technical account would have done.--Michael GrAzel "Nature "
John Perlin lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, Margaret November, M.D., and his son, Pesach.
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- PublisherAatec Pubns
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0937948152
- ISBN 13 9780937948156
- BindingHardcover
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