History of Energy

Steam Engine Patented

Apr 13, 1769

James Watt patents the modern-day steam engine.

First Sucessfuul Oil Well

Sep 19, 1859

First sucessful oil well is built in Pennsylvania by Edwin Drake.

Lightbulb Invented

Oct 18, 1879

Thomas Edison invents(Or rather imroves upon) the incandescent lightbulb.

Vulcan Streed Plant is Built

Sep 30, 1882

The Vulcan Street Hydrolectric Plant begins operating in Appleton, Wisconsin.

First Gas-Powered Car

Jan 29, 1886

Karl Benz recieves the first patent for a gas-pwered car.

First Electric Windmill Built

Jul 1, 1887

First windmill to produce electricty is built in Scotland by Prof James Blyth.

First Geothermal Generator

Jul 4, 1904

First geothermal power generator is built in Larderello, Italy by Prince Piero Ginori Conti

First Silicon Solar Cell

Mar 2, 1941

First silicon solar cell (A less efficient version of what we use today) invented by Russell Ohl.

First Nuclear Power Plant

Jun 17, 1954

First nuclear power plant to supply a power grid is built in the USSR.

World's Largest Dam Built

Oct 30, 2008

World's largest hydroelectric plant/dam is completed in China.