Do you know when the first solar cell was created? In April of 1954, scientists at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey made the first silicon solar cell; their development appeared on the front page of The New York Times that month. Solar energy technology has come a long way in the last 70 years. In 2016, the US surpassed 1 million solar installations. “In 2023, solar accounted for over 50% of new electricity generating capacity added to the grid and employs over 260,000 Americans. With over 179 GW of installed capacity and growing, the solar and storage industry has become an American energy powerhouse.” Read more about some milestone moments of American solar energy in this piece from Solar Energy Industries Association. https://lnkd.in/ehRwFDSZ
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