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The history of renewable energy begins in ancient Roman times, when they use hydroelectric power to move water wheels.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history of renewable energy technology
10 Interesting Fact About The history of renewable energy technology
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The history of renewable energy begins in ancient Roman times, when they use hydroelectric power to move water wheels.
In the 18th century, the first steam engine was discovered by James Watt, which allows the use of coal as an energy source.
In 1882, the world's first hydroelectric power plant was built in Wisconsin, United States.
In 1891, the first wind power generator was built in Denmark.
In 1908, the first solar power plant was built in the United States.
During World War II, Germany developed renewable energy technology, including solar panels and wind turbines, because they lacked fossil fuels.
In the 1970s, the global energy crisis triggered the development of renewable energy throughout the world.
In 1982, the largest wind turbine in the world was built in California, United States.
In 2005, China became the largest solar panel producer in the world.
In 2017, renewable energy contributed more than 18% of the total global energy production.
