historical energy soruces By thomasronasia 1743 efficient stove May 10, 1752 Benjamin F. flies kite during lightning conductor 1809 First electric light Jan 1, 1839 First fuel cell Aug 28, 1859 First oil well Jan 1, 1879 First lightbulb Jan 1, 1880 First battery Sep 30, 1882 First hydroelectric power plant Sep 28, 1886 First Automobile Dec 1, 1887 First wind turbine