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Solar Innovation Infographic

July 26, 2017

Scientists have been working to harness power from the sun for about 200 years. Over the past 40 years, solar energy technologies have made significant strides with NREL's help. Today, photovoltaic (PV) technologies are fueling NASA's longest-running Mars rover mission, powering about 10 million American homes, and showing promise for emerging technologies like electrified windows, printable inks, and quantum dots. This infographic explores major research developments and industry milestones that helped shape our U.S. solar industry.

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