PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Alexandre Edmond Becquerel
Born: March 24, 1820, Paris, France
Died: May 11, 1891, Paris, France
Alexandre Edmond Becquerel
He was the scientist who discovered the photovoltaic effect.
which explains how electricity can be generated from sunlight.
But Alexandre Edmond Becquerel's discovery wasn't efficient and could only be used to measure light
Until along came
Russell Ohl
He was the scientist who invented the solar cell which is used in solar panels to gather the energy
Russell Ohl
Born: January 30, 1898, Allentown, PA
Died: March 1987, Vista, CA
It affected the world by making it possible for electricity to be produced by a renewable source
