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Hybrids
Ferdinand Porsche release a new car. This new Porsche is the first Hybrid car to ever be released, with an impact that has powerful influence in car companies today. -
The Understanding
After years of research, Albert Einstein finally understands the photoelectric effect. He eventually writes a paper on it, that wins a nobel prize. This was the start to using solar electricity. -
The Hoover Dam
The government of Nevada announces the construction of what will be the Hoover Dam. It will be located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, basically on the border of Nevada and Arizona. -
Solar Paneled Satellites
Solar powered satellites are launched into space. These new satellites can last a very long time, and go an incredible distance because they are powered by the sun’s energy. -
Solar Energy on the Streets
Solar energy becomes something that people use everyday. A solar powered watch is made, and becomes merchandise in 1968, influence on several other things that require an annoying supply of electricity. -
The White House goes Solar
Solar panels are installed onto the roof of the White House to try and convince people to start and using more solar power. In the future, Ronald Reagan will take down the panels, but Obama will put them back up during his first term. -
1000 Megawatts
Across the world, there is 1,000 megawatts of solar power. This was a 5X increase of solar power over the last 15 years. -
A "Small' Initiative
An initiative is proposed by Governor Arnie. This initiative eventually has an outcome of 1,000,000 houses to be powered by solar. -
4,000,000 Homes
According to experimental data and the rates that people are switching their power to solar, the UK’s government announces that by 2020, there will most likely be 4,000,000 houses powered by solar. -
Spain (and the world's) Next Step
Spain takes the next step in solar power, which may be influence for other countries. Spain now generates over 50% of it’s power renewably.