A Brief History of Solar Energy
Solar energy has been used by humans since ancient times, but it was not until the Industrial Revolution that it began to be used on a large scale. The first solar power plant was built in 1882, and the first utility-scale solar power plant was built in 1901. Solar energy has been used for heating, cooling, and generating electricity.
The use of solar energy has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2016, solar energy provided about 1.6% of the world’s total energy supply. This is expected to grow to 2.5% by 2030. Solar energy is a renewable resource that can be used to generate electricity, heat water, and power homes and businesses.… Read more