Development

Question 0

Who developed the first selenium-based solar electric cell?

Answer 0

Charles Fritts in 1880

Question 1

British scientist who discovered that selenium was sensitive to light.

Answer 1

Willoughby Smith

First to observe photovoltaic effect.

Question 2

First non laboratory use of photovoltaic technology?

Answer 2

Used to power telephone repeater station in rural Georgia in late 1950’s