It started out with a woman on the beach, using sand to create the

[jtuck004]

silicon for a solar panel.

It was science fiction, probably a common author.

But I can't remember the name of it - probably read it back in the 80's, maybe 70's.

Does it ring a bell?

[hippywife]

1. It doesn't for me

and it's impossible to google it with all the solar panel hits out there. :eyes:

But I will happily kick this back up for you. :hi:

[petronius]

2. Novel? Short story? Do you remember any other details?