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Evolution Of The Solar Panel [Infographic]

1 by Beth Buczynski on August 25, 2011

Solar power might seem like a new and exciting form of renewable energy, but did you know that people first started harnessing the power of the sun way back in 1839?

While solar panels been refined over the years, the basic technology has remained the same. What's changed is that capturing solar energy is quickly becoming cost competitive with conventional energy. Leaving the coal, nuclear, and natural gas industries (not to mention the government) without an excuse to stand on.

Scroll through the infographic below to see how far the solar panel has come in less than 200 years!

Infographic by SunRun – Home Solar Leasing Made Easy

Top Image Credit: Flickr - wonderlane

Category: Energy, Infographic, Science + Tech | Tags: evolution, Fossil fuels, government, infographic, solar energy, solar panels, solar power, technology

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Beth is a freelance copy writer and environmental blogger living in Colorado. She has an M.S. in Public Communication and Technology from Colorado State University, and is passionate about inspiring people to live and laugh more sustainably. Follow her on Twitter as @ecosphericblog

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[...] Solar power technology has evolved a ton in the past few decades and it's projected that solar power will be cheaper than fossil fuels in a few years (not even taking externalities into account, such as the effects fossil-fuel-based electricity has on our health, environment, and economy). [...]