Energy

Energy History

  • Electric Generator

    Electric Generator
    Aloisio Galvani made the electric generator. The generator converted mechanical energy to electrical. *The year is accurate, however not the date.
  • Natural Gas

    Natural Gas
    The first natural gas well was dug up in 1821. The natural gas dug up was used to light up homes and streets. The date of this event is not accurate, however the year is
  • Wire

    Wire
    Wire Energy was created by Michael Faraday. This wire energy had an electric current. There was a force around the wire and placed in a pool of mercury to create the current. *The date is not accurate however the year is.
  • Oil

    Oil
    In 1859, oil was first founded. The oil was used to make light however, the gasoline had no use yet. *The date of this event is not accurate, however the year is.
  • BATTERY

    BATTERY
    The first rechargable battery was created by Gaston Plante.
    He created the lead-acid battery that can be recharged. This battery is not used in cars. *The date of this event is not accurate, however the year is.
  • Coal

    Coal
    In 1861, coal was used as a major energy source. During the Civil War, coal was used majorly. Coal was used for heat and to power up trains and boats. *The date of this event is not accurate, however the year is.
  • Radiophone

    Radiophone
    The radiophone was created by Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Sumner Tainter in Washington D.C. *The date of this is not accurate, but the year is.
  • Lightbulb

    Lightbulb
    Thomas Edison made advances to the current lightbulb that had been created by several people. However, Edison was the one to make the carbon filaments and make the longest lasting bulb. *The date of this event is not accurate, however the year is.
  • First Power Plant

    First  Power Plant
    The first power plant was created in 1882, by Thomas Edison. The power plant provided energy to 85 buildings. *The date of this is not accurate, however the year is.
  • First Car

    First Car
    In 1885 the first gasoline car was created. Which gave the gasoline found to have use. *The date is not accurate, however the year is.