10 Interesting Fact About The science and technology behind renewable energy sources

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• Wind energy can be used since thousands of years ago by humans in the form of sailboats and windmills.
• Solar panels were first discovered in 1954 by Bell Labs and only have an efficiency of 4%.
• Geothermal energy can be used to produce electricity and air and water heating.
• Bioconversion is a process in which microorganisms are used to convert organic matter into energy.
• Hydraulic technology has been used since ancient times to move water and engine wheels.
• In 2020, the world's wind energy capacity has reached 651 GW.
• Lithium-ion batteries are used in electric cars and handheld devices.
• Microhydro is a technology that uses small water flow to produce electricity.
• In 2020, the world's solar energy capacity has reached 760 GW.
• Wave energy is a technology that uses wave movements to produce electricity.