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The history of renewable energy

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And, in the 19th century, settlers in the Americas used windmills to pump water for agriculture. The ancient Greeks, for example, used hydropower to turn water wheels that ground wheat into flour. 10 In addition, in recent years a biofuel known as renewable diesel has seen increased demand. 2] Solar PV. 3] Wind Energy.