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The photovoltaic process (solar power) was first discovered in 1839, however, it wasn't until the hope of the space programs that solar energy was actually needed to power orbiting space missions. Solar panels have continued to be an industry ahead of its time, and is rapidly making improvements which could allow these devices to power the entire world.

Government intervention can help accelerate the research and use of solar panels, as evidenced by the U. S. Dept. Of Energy having funded part of a PV breakthrough when efficiency levels of 40.7% were achieved. These units were developed by the world's leading provider of semiconductor products, and would indicate that government intervention can help accelerate the research and use of these panels.

On the 5th of October, 2010, the Sec. Of Energy released an announcement that by Spring of 2011 there will be PV panels installed on the roof of the White House that will provide a solar hot water system. This marks another milestone in the continued progress of converting energy from the sun into clean electric power.

During the first eight months of the year 2010, Germany added another thousand mega watts of solar power to their grids, and in August this achieves 4,900 MV from almost 175,000 installation. This brings the current world solar installations output to a level of 2,826 GigaWatts peak power.

New developments in technology are bringing advances such as Solar Film which is made from a process much like printing. This material comes in a roll and offers hope of continued price reduction with 1 to 2 dollar per watt efficiency.

Current solar products include dashboard PV panels, which provide enough energy to recharge and operate laptop computers. They can recharge numerous electronic devices, and even provide enough power to operate small DC appliances.

Other applications of solar are in use where traditional power grids are unable to provide power. Ranchers are making use of solar to power remote water wells, and electric gates across their properties. Rural homeowners are making use of motion detectors to control when solar powered outdoor lighting is powered on. And, all residents who have walkways are enjoying a lighted night path thanks to the developments of solar power.

Considering the increasingly higher price of electricity from the conventional power grids, this renewable source of energy is rapidly becoming the hope of the future. With each news breaking advancement, more homeowners are deciding to buy solar panels, and convert their homes to PV power. The future of the world depends on renewable energy.

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