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Wind Power
Wind has powered boats and windmills for centuries. The first electricity-generating wind turbine was created in the late 19th century.
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
An emerging technology aiming to provide energy and reduce atmospheric CO2. It combines bioenergy production with CO2 capture and storage.
Geothermal Energy
Hot springs used for bathing and heating since ancient times. First commercial geothermal power plant opened in Italy in 1911.
Solar Thermal Energy
Used in Roman bathhouses and Native American cliff dwellings. Growth in the 20th century with active and passive solar heating systems.
Biomass Energy
Burning wood and other organic materials has been a traditional energy source. Development into biogas and biofuels occurred in the 20th century.
Hydropower
Water wheels date back to ancient Greece. Modern hydropower began in the 19th century with the hydraulic turbine.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Concepts of concentrating sunlight have been around since Archimedes. Modern CSP technologies emerged in the 1970s energy crisis.
Tidal Energy
Tidal mills date back to the Middle Ages. The modern era saw the creation of tidal barrages and underwater turbines.
Solar Energy
Used since ancient times for heating and cooking. Modern solar power emerged with photovoltaic cells in the 20th century.
Wave Energy
Conceptual and experimental work began in the late 19th century. The first commercial wave power device was installed in Scotland in 2000.
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