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US Solar Industry

112 events in this timeline

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This is the home page for the US Solar Industry investigative project, one of several grassroots investigations being hosted on the History Commons website. The data published as part of this investigation has been collected, organized, and published by members of the public who are registered users of this website.

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  1. 2000: Sandia Labs Creates Solar Inverter to Enhance Safety of Systems
  2. 2001: BP Unveils Solar-Electric Canopies for Gas Stations
  3. 2001: NASA Solar-Powered Aircraft Sets Altitude Record
  4. 2001: Holographic Film Technology Allows Skylights to Double as Solar Cells
  5. 2001: Home Depot Begins Selling Solar Power Systems for Residences
  6. 2001: Japan Announces Plans to Build Solar Energy Satellite System
  7. 2001: California Jail Uses US’s Largest Rooftop Solar Array for Electricity
  8. 2001: Sun/Wind Hybrid Power Generating System Goes Online in Hawaii
  9. 2002: ATS Silicon Bead Solar Cells Much Cheaper than Previous Cells
  10. 2002: Rail Yard Uses Solar-Powered LED Signal Lanterns
  11. 2002: Largest Solar Power Facility in Northwest Goes Online
  12. 2013: Government Sets Ambitious Goals for Clean Energy Production, Reduced Pollution