Energy discovery from 1933 - 2017

First hydroelectric power station in South Island

1933

First hydroelectric power station scheme operation on the Kawerau River in the South Island

Nuclear Power

1939

Who discovered nuclear power in Germany?

First nuclear fission reactor

1942

Enrico Fermi, designs and builds the first nuclear fission reactor.

First Atomic Bomb

1945

First Atomic bomb donated in New Mexico, USA.

First nuclear electric power

1951

First nuclear electric power produced in Idaho, USA

First geothermal power plant in New Zealand

1958

New Zealand's first geothermal power plant, in Wairakei in the North Island, produce electricity. WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL ENERGY?

First gas well in New Zealand

1962

New Zealand's First gas well drilled in Taranaki, North Island. DEFINE NATURAL GAS.

Energy shortages

1973

Worldwide energy shortages are caused by the oil embargo of key oil-producing countries.

Photovoltaic cell developed

1974

Silicon photovoltaic cell for harnessing solar power is developed by Joseph Lindmayer in the USA.
Give the symbol of silicon.
Write down the atomic number of Silicon.
Give a brief description of silicon.
Is it a METAL, METALLOID OR NON-METAL

New Zealand's nuclear ban

1985

The New Zealand anti-nuclear policy is enforced over a visit by the USS warship Buchanan.

Worst nuclear meltdown

1986

Worst nuclear meltdown with nuclear fallout. Where did this nuclear fallout occur?

First wind turbine in New Zealand

1993

Briefly explain what is wind turbine.

World's biggest power cut

2003

The world's biggest power cut affects more than 50 million people.

35 Year high

2016

New Zealand generates 85% of electricity from renewable sources.
List at east FIVE renewable energy resources.

Damaged pipeline causes fuel shortages

2017

Recently, Zimbabwe is struggling with fuel shortages. Why is Zimbabwe struggling with fuel shortages?