10 Fun Solar Power Facts

Who doesn’t love a fun fact in a niche topic?

Here are 10 interesting solar power facts that can live rent-free in your mind.

1. Solar energy has been used for over 2700 years!! In 700 BC glass lenses were used to make fire by magnifying the sun’s rays.
2. The Greeks and Romans would intentionally design their buildings with south facing windows to allow the sun to heat and light their inside space.
3. In 1447, Leonardo Di Vinci predicted that solar power would be used to heat water.
4. The first silicon solar cell was developed by Bell Labs in 1954.
5. Solar energy is the most widely used renewable energy source.
6. Solar calculators were invented in 1978 and is likely the first way you have used solar energy.
7. The International Space Station is entirely solar powered.
8. When huge “Solar Energy Spills” occur, it is known simply as “a nice day” 😅
9. China has built a 250 acre solar farm in the shape of a panda. (currently not offering panda designs for rooftop solar).
10. Solar panels are the only home improvement that pays for itself.
11. Know a solar power fact we didn’t mention? We would love to hear it!