La stazione solare di Sant’Ilario. Giovanni Francia, matematico, fisico e inventore

Abstract

The article retraces the life and insights of Giovanni Francia, one of the Italian pioneers of
solar energy. Despite his brilliance and his forward-looking contributions in a field that is
now crucial, his figure has been progressively forgotten. The text aims to bring his work
back to public attention, placing it in its historical context and highlighting its surprising
relevance today.