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A Key and a Kite
Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite string during a storm to test his theory that lightening and static electricity are the same thing, Proving his theory, got the ball moving for the future of electricity. -
The Electric Motor
The first electric motor was invented by Thomas Davenport. Today, the electric motor is still used in many appliances. -
Invention of Fuel Cells
The first fuel cell was developed by Sir William Robert Grove. A fuel cell is a device that produces electrical energy by combining hydrogen and oxygen. -
Electric Telegraph
The electric telegraph was a machine invented by Samuel Morse that could send messages long distances across wire. -
The Lightbulb
Thomas Edison finally after many expirments, invented the first incandescent lightbulb that could be used up to 40 hours before buring out. -
The Alternating Current Electric System
In 1886, the first induction coil and alternating currrent electric system was developed by William Stanley. -
The First Wind Turbine
Charles Brush built the first wind turbine to generate electricity. It was about 17 meters tall and had a capacity of 12 kilowatts. -
Harnessing Solar Power
Henry Becquerel, a french scientist, observed the production of electricity directly from the sun while experimenting with an electrolytic cell. -
Geothermal Electic Power Plant
Piero Ginori Conti invented the first geothermal electric power plant. -
Phototoelectric cells
In 1923, photoelectric cells were discovered.
