Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-300) and index.

This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences. Provides an accessible and useful technical introduction to the various ways in which solar energy can be used for heat production and the generation of electricity . Outlines some of the critical environmental, technical, economic, and political issues that have prevented solar energy from becoming a more significant part of the nation's energy equation. Includes primary source documents such as relevant laws, court cases, position statements, and other items that allow readers to directly examine the history of solar energy

Adult,Follett School Solutions.