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Fun facts about wind power

-Wind farms currently produce enough electricity to meet the needs of more than 600,000 families in the United States.

-The largest wind turbine in the world, located in Hawaii, stands 20 stories tall and has blades the length of a football field.

-An average wind speed of 14 miles per hour is needed to convert wind energy into electricity.

Fun facts about biomass energy

-Almost half of the renewable energy produced in the United States comes from biomass sources, like wood and paper products.

Fun facts about hydro power energy

-Water power has been used for grinding grain for more than 2,000 years.

-Worldwide, water is the most commonly used renewable energy resource, providing enough power to meet the needs of 28.3 million consumers.

Fun facts on solar power

-More than 10,000 homes in the United States are powered entirely by solar energy.

-Enough sunlight falls on the earth's surface every hour to meet world energy demand for an entire year.

-In the 1830s, the British astronomer John Herschel used a solar collector box to cook food during an expedition to Africa.

Fun facts about geothermal energy

-Volcanoes and geysers are examples of geothermal energy.

-In 1864, a hotel in Oregon heated rooms using geothermal energy from underground hot springs.