This video lecture covers the history or solar energy technology. It focuses on both Solar Thermal Technology and Solar Photo-voltaic Technology. This lecture is part of the Solar Energy for Business (online) Course.

MIT 2.627 Fundamentals of Photovoltaics, Fall 2011
View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/2-627F11
Instructor: Tonio Buonassisi

After a brief overview of course structure and objectives, this lecture introduces solar energy as a good match for world energy demand. A history of photovoltaics, survey of key technologies, and photovoltaic device fundamentals complete the session.

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