Here is our 11th photovoltaics miniseries entry, with the eye-catching title, “Nixon’s Solargate.” This miniseries featuring physicist and author John Perlin was developed as a celebration corresponding to the UN’s 2015 Year of Light. Perlin’s book, “Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy,” is worth reading for anyone wanting … [continued]
Welcome to our tenth entry about the first practical solar cell. This miniseries is a celebration of the UN’s 2015 Year of Light featuring John Perlin, author of “Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy.” For those who may have missed an episode in this miniseries, here is what … [continued]
This eighth entry about the element silicon celebrates the UN’s 2015 Year of Light. We feature John Perlin, author of “Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy,” who examines at the impact of the semiconductor revolution and its principal material, silicon. In the last episode Mr. Perlin pointed out … [continued]
This seventh entry in our CleanTechnica miniseries, celebrating the UN’s 2015 Year of Light is focused on Einstein & photovoltaics discovered. Here, physicist John Perlin, author of Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy, articulates further why he feels Albert Einstein is the father of modern photovoltaics. Perlin’s expertise on solar energy … [continued]
Einstein and photovoltaics, the sixth entry in our CleanTechnica miniseries launching the new year continues by celebrating the UN’s 2015 Year of Light. Here, physicist John Perlin, author of Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy, reveals that Albert Einstein is the father of modern photovoltaics. Perlin’s expertise … [continued]
This article is the launch of a CleanTechnica miniseries with physicist John Perlin, focusing on the discovery of photosensitivity. Our dialogue is based on Perlin’s book, Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy. For any person wishing to keep abreast of today’s solar revolution, Perlin’s expertise on the subject provides … [continued]
Once a joyous celebration of the return of the Sun, or the rebirth of light, Christmas Day and the Winter Solstice have had their respective event dates adjusted over time. Historians, astronomers, religious scholars, and that vast miscellany of folks who just plain love to celebrate our Sun should find … [continued]
Special thanks to author John Perlin for this solar history contribution about others who long ago tried to end one solar entrepreneur’s life. The material comes from Perlin’s recently published book, Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy. The Atacama Desert in northern Chile well deserves its reputation as … [continued]
Special thanks to author John Perlin for this contribution about the introduction of rooftop photovoltaics. The material comes from Perlin’s recently published book, Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy. John Ericsson had gained great fame in America for designing the Monitor, the first iron ship that helped save … [continued]
This story on the oldest solar device is part of an overall series of articles by author John Perlin that provides entertaining and readable information on the history of solar energy. They were originally published on Green Building Elements. For those who want to know more, read his book! It is well … [continued]
