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Home > Learning Center > Solar Technology Solar Technology More than 100 years ago scientist Henri Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect. This meant that the sun's power could be used to generate electricity with the right solar technology. The first solar cell-the object that transforms solar energy into electric energy-was discovered in 1954. Since then scientists all over the world have been working to improve the efficiency of solar technology. Now more than ever more money needs to be dedicated towards developing solar technology. In the United States government subsidies have made using solar power relatively affordable even when it costs more than using grid powered electricity. However, these subsidies are set to expire within the next 10 years. Solar power companies are working to improve solar technology so that solar powered electricity costs the same as electricity from a grid. Because of the current economic doldrums companies and consumers have less money to spend on more expensive electricity. Companies know that their research and development departments must create more efficient and cost-effective technologies.

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