Chapter 1: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
Energy Crisis Drives Interest: Solar energy gains attention during the oil crises, and President Jimmy Carter installs solar panels on the White House in 1979. 1980s: Emergence of Thin-Film Technology: Exxon, in 1985, achieves a breakthrough in thin-film technology, setting a new efficiency record for that era. 1990s – 2000s: