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Anon questions our energy sector (slrpnk.net)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

We had magic mirrors and magic fans for centuries tho.

We've had solar and wind electricity generation for centuries?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Eccentricity generators were invented before mass oil or coal use (1830s by Faraday).

    We've had windmills, hydro, and even animal/human powered devices that could result in turning cranks for the generator to produce electricity - all for centuries at even that point. I would have to look up about when we first used solar to boil water, but I'm guessing there about.

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