Sol-PV Distributors | History of Solar Power
Sol-PV Distributors | History of Solar Power In modern times, photovoltaic energy (otherwise known as solar energy) has found applications around the globe. From powering irrigation and drinking water pumps throughout India to supplying a charge to portable electronics, the field has become one of the fastest growing in the energy industry. But, how did it all start? Solar Power in Ancient Rome During the reign of the Roman empire, people began to realize the great potential of the Sun, and became among the first civilization to take advantage of what we now call "passive solar" energy. This is, in a nutshell, the practice of locating and designing architecture specifically to capture the heat and light of the Sun. Buildings would often have their south-facing walls with a good heat conductor, such as glass. This is one of the basic principles of solar heating; in cold weather, heat from the Sun would be trapped more efficiently inside the building. Early Developments...