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“Renewable resources”. Environmentally “friendly” power. These terms are tossed around like salad almost on a daily basis.
The truth is – renewable energy sources are finally being recognized as invaluable resources. “Smart” cars; solar panels… the uses are finally getting closer to home; but commercial uses for “friendly” power have a long history. The hydroelectric power of Niagara Falls for example has long been utilized, its power first harnessed in 1759: to turn a small water wheel and in turn power a small sawmill. But it wasn’t until 1895 that that the electricity generated by Niagara Falls was first transmitted to be used some distance away.
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