With the ever increasing concern for going “green” and rising energy costs, more and more people are considering how to harness the power of the sun to our benefit. This article is an interesting timeline if solar power and the evolution of solar powered products. Beginning with ancient times and the Greek and Roman use of the sun for energy, the article gives examples and explanations of both formal and informal use of solar energy. The article is very interesting and easy to read. This is an excellent source of background knowledge for students doing projects or research on solar energy.
The author does a good job of writing in a style that is both interesting and informative, and it gives students a great starting point for further research. In addition to good content, the author does a very good job of formatting the article in a way that is both easy to read and easy to follow. The use of numbering and bold words helps the reader break up each idea. In addition, the author does a good job of giving equal attention and weight to each topic he introduces. Readers with limited knowledge and skills are more easily able to understand the topic and content with the chunking techniques that the author utilizes.