A Brief History of Solar Panels: From Science Fiction to Sustainable Staple
Harnessing the sun’s energy might seem futuristic, but the history of solar panels stretches back further than you might think. In1883 a New York inventor Charles Fritts created the first solar cell by coating selenium with a thin layer of gold, creating a low impact solar cell and the start of photovoltaic solar panel innovation in America. Buckle up for a journey through time, innovation, and the evolution of this transformative technology.