A Future So Bright: Solar Power’s Amazing Rise

Date: 04/05/2010 | Source: Newsweek
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This article takes you on a trip back in time through the past 100 years’ history of solar power. As many may be unaware, solar power is not a recent phenomenon. In fact, the Romans warmed their bathhouses with sunlight streaming through large and strategically placed southern windows. Throughout the history of solar power, shortages of more traditional energy sources have spiked both innovation and availability of solar power technologies, and in today’s world, where oil rises above $100/barrel, the possibilities of solar technology capture the minds of many. Read this article and experience the amazing history of solar power!

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