10 Interesting Fact About Green Energy

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• Green energy resources come from renewable natural resources such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal.
• Solar energy produced by the sun in one hour is sufficient to meet energy needs throughout the world for one year.
• Modern wind turbines can produce electricity up to 6 megawatts, enough to supply electricity to 1,500 homes.
• Solar panels were first developed in 1954 by Bell Laboratories.
• Hydroelectric energy is the second largest source of energy in the world after fossil energy.
• Waterwheel is the oldest green energy technology that is still used today.
• Geothermal energy has been used since ancient times, especially in volcanic areas.
• Green energy can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution that threaten the environment.
• Countries such as Iceland and Norway have reached 100% renewable energy in their electricity production.
• Green energy can also open new jobs and create sustainable economic growth.