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Key Figures in Renewable Energy

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Hermann Scheer

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A leading figure in the promotion and expansion of renewable energy, especially solar power, at the policy level.

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Gerald Pearson, Daryl Chapin, and Calvin Fuller

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Developed the silicon photovoltaic (PV) cell at Bell Labs.

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Albert Einstein

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Explained the photoelectric effect, for which he received the Nobel Prize, laying the foundation for photovoltaic technology.

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Russell Ohl

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Invented the modern solar cell in 1941.

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Edmond Becquerel

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Discovered the photovoltaic effect, which is the operating principle of the solar cell.

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Wind Energy Pioneers (Paul LaCour, Poul la Cour)

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Has been called the father of wind power for his work in wind turbine and wind power plant development.

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James Blyth

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Built the first known wind turbine used for electricity generation.

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James E. Hansen

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Raised awareness about global warming and advocated for renewable energy development.

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George Washington Carver

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Promoted the idea of sustainable agriculture, which intersects with renewable energy in terms of bioenergy and biofuels.

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Rachel Carson

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Through her writings, she advanced the global environmental movement which includes support for renewable energies.

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Sergio Kapusta

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Worked on materials science related to renewable energy, including solar cell development and hydrogen storage.

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Charles Fritts

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Created the first working selenium solar cell.

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Daniel Shays

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Developed the first wind power plants in the United States.

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Frank Shuman

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Built the world's first solar thermal power station in Egypt.

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Dr. Herbert Wade

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Developed solar water heaters and made significant contributions to the practical use of solar energy.

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