The rise in the use of solar panels for generating electricity continues at a rapid pace. According to Professor Ravi Silva (University of Surrey), who co-authored a published study on solar energy in 2025, “solar is the cheapest option for large-scale energy generation.” Arguably, society has been driven more by economics than by the health... Continue Reading →
Green Junction and the Sun. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Modern solar energy uses materials that convert sunlight to electricity or heat. The first solar cell, credited to Charles Fritts in 1883, provided a 1-2% sun-to-energy conversion efficiency. After years of research on improved materials and designs (especially the last 30 years), the current silicon-based solar cells offer up to 22% efficiency, and more complex... Continue Reading →
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