The Sun Queen
2023
⭐10.0(1 votes)
52m
Documentary
Overview
Chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes worked for nearly 50 years to harness the power of the sun, designing and building the world's first successful solar-heated modern residence and identifying a new chemical that could store solar heat like a battery. Telkes was undercut and thwarted by her (male) boss and colleagues at MIT, but she persevered. Upon her death in 1995 Telkes held more than 20 patents, and now she is recognized as a visionary pioneer in the field of sustainable energy whose work continues to shape how we power our lives today.
About The Sun Queen
The Sun Queen (2023) is a Documentary film that follows chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes worked for nearly 50 years to harness the power of the sun, designing and building the world's first successful solar-heated modern residence and identifying a new chemical that could store solar heat like a battery. Telkes was undercut and thwarted by her (male) boss and colleagues at MIT, but she persevered. Upon her death in 1995 Telkes held more than 20 patents, and now she is recognized as a visionary pioneer in the field of sustainable energy whose work continues to shape how we power our lives today. Currently, you can watch The Sun Queen on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
