{"product_id":"the-solar-generation-isbn-9781119425588","title":"The Solar Generation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book to address the early development of the photovoltaic industry, and the pioneering researchers and companies in the sector\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell before the end of this century, solar power will be the world's dominant power source. This book looks at the origins of this smart sustainable energy technology, tracing the pioneering years from its inception following the 1973 oil crisis to the end of the last millennium—just as the sector was poised for explosive growth. It focuses on the progress of the early terrestrial photovoltaic sector, often in the face of skepticism or apathy. It also covers the research and achievements of people and organizations within the PV business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a leader in the field with more than 40 years of experience and an international reputation in the sustainable energy industry, \u003ci\u003eThe Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics \u003c\/i\u003eoffers enlightening coverage on the terrestrial PV industry. The first part of this 3-volume set provides a historical backdrop to the technology and tracks the development of research, markets, prices, applications, policies, and more. Part II is called the ‘encyclopedia’ and features a Who’s Who of the most influential people and profiles of key companies, events, and developments. Finally, Part III is the reference section and comes complete with glossaries, bibliography, and an incredibly comprehensive index. This text also:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the early development of the PV sector from a global perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on a defined period, leaving scope for later follow-ups as the sector matures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a study on the interactions between technology, policy, and market drivers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Solar Generation\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for all professionals in the power and energy field from every corner of the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: A Biography of Terrestrial Photovoltaics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Origins of Terrestrial Solar Power 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What Is Photovoltaics? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Terrestrial Solar Applications 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Photovoltaic Research 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 PV Business and Markets 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Economics of Solar Generation 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Solar Industry Participants 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Geopolitics of the Early Solar Sector 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Next Generation 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Encyclopedia – People, Organizations, Events 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Who’s Who: Profiles of Early PV Pioneers 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Profiles of Early PV Companies and Organizations 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 How: Research and Technology 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Where: Geography and Politics 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 When: Conferences, Get-togethers, Prizes 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Appendices – Dictionary, References, Glossary, and Indexes 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Acknowledgments and Reminiscences 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB Cited References 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC Bibliography: Books, Publications, and Websites 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD Glossary, Units, Conversions, and Standards 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE Index of Detailed Table of Contents 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF Indexes of Figures, Images, and Tables 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePHILIP R. WOLFE\u003c\/b\u003e is an entrepreneurial business leader and strategist with more than 40 years of experience. He founded one of the early PV companies and has served on the boards of industry associations, think tanks, academic entities, and standards bodies. He has also advised the U.K. government and the European Commission and he continues to work in the sector.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FIRST BOOK TO ADDRESS THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY, AND THE PIONEERING RESEARCHERS AND COMPANIES IN THE SECTOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell before the end of this century, solar power will be the world's dominant power source. This book looks at the origins of this smart sustainable energy technology, tracing the pioneering years from its inception following the 1973 oil crisis to the end of the last millennium—just as the sector was poised for explosive growth. It focuses on the progress of the early terrestrial photovoltaic sector, often in the face of skepticism or apathy. It also covers the research and achievements of people and organizations within the PV business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a leader in the field with more than 40 years of experience and an international reputation in the sustainable energy industry, \u003ci\u003eThe Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics\u003c\/i\u003e offers enlightening coverage on the terrestrial PV industry. The first part of this 3-part volume provides a historical backdrop to the technology and tracks the development of research, markets, prices, applications, policies, and more. Part II is called the 'encyclopedia' and features a Who's Who of the most influential people and profiles of key companies, events, and developments. Finally, Part III is the reference section and comes complete with glossaries, bibliography, and an incredibly comprehensive index. 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