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According
to the recordation, the utilization of solar energy
by human beings has a long history for more than
3000 years. However, the history to utilizing
the solar energy as a kind of energy and power
alternatives is only limited to 300 years. Actually,
it is occurred recently that the solar energy
is utilized as the complementary energy alternatives
for urgent demand in the short term and the foundation
of future energy structure.
Since
1970s, the solar energy technologies have developed
increasingly, and the utilization of solar energy
has been variable with each passing day. To review
and summarize the development of solar energy
technologies in 20th century is of
great significance to developing the solar energy
industry in the next century.
Related
Topics and Papers:
Historical
Review of Solar Energy
Solar
Energy Prospects
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