The book presents the history of renewable energy research in Germany in the context of an intensive interaction of social developments, science and politics. Starting with research activities at universities, it traces a development process from 1970 to 2015 that has led to globally recognized cutting-edge research in the field of renewable energies. At the core of the historical and scientific investigation are interviews with solar energy researchers, ministry officials and research policy makers.

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