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Energy Throughout the Years

By Dirtypillow_
  • "What should we call it?"
    200,000 BCE

    "What should we call it?"

    This is around the time that the first humans discovered fire. Fire was used as a source of warmth and cooking.
  • Wow, it sure is windy today
    1100

    Wow, it sure is windy today

    This is around the time windmills were introduced in Europe. They were first founded in Iran and spread east. Even back then, people were smarter about where their energy comes from.
  • This sure does work faster

    This sure does work faster

    This is around the time that coal replaced wood as a source of warmth and cooking. Coal burned more per piece of coal, making more ideal.
  • "Ben, that kite looks dangerous"

    "Ben, that kite looks dangerous"

    This date was when Ben Franklin flew his kite to test his theories about harnessing energy.
  • "We struck oil!"

    "We struck oil!"

    This marks the year when America drilled its first oil well. While the country did have some oil, eventually we had to depend on other countries for our oil source.
  • Vroooom

    Vroooom

    Speeding into the year 1885, this was when the first petrol-powered car was introduced.
  • Big boom and big spark

    Big boom and big spark

    This marks the date when nuclear energy was harvested and used. While nuclear energy looks sustainable, in reality, it gives off toxic waste that cannot be disposed of. What will happen to it?
  • It's too dark to read

    It's too dark to read

    This is the year that started the "energy shortage" time period. It was caused by the oil embargo of oil-holding countries. That means no more trading, sis.
  • "How are we going to get the sun's energy... oh wait"

    "How are we going to get the sun's energy... oh wait"

    This marks the year when the Photovoltaic cell was developed. The Photovoltaic cell is used for harnessing the power of the sun, and turning it into energy. It helped the spread of solar power.
  • Looks like there's not going to be power for tonight

    Looks like there's not going to be power for tonight

    This is around the time that the world's largest power cut happened. It swept over most of the eastern coast of the United States, and ever some parts of Canada.