History of Energy

Benjamin Franklin

Jan 1, 1746

Benjamin Franklin first shocked himself with lightning in 1746, using a kite in a lightining storm.

Process of Electrolysis Discovered

Jan 1, 1800

William Nicholson and Sir Anthony Carlisle discovered that applying electric current to water produced hydrogen and oxygen gases

Solar energy

Jan 1, 1839

Solar energy was first dicscovered by Alexandre Edmond Becquerel in 1839. He believed that “shining light on an electrode submerged in a conductive solution would create an electric current.”

The Light Bulb

Jan 1, 1879

The first long lasting incandescent light was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879. He wasnt believed to be the very first to create the light bulb but he was the first to make it effiecient and last him.

First Electic Plant

Sep 4, 1882

The first electirc plant was built by Thomas Edison in New York.

First Windmill to Generate Electricity

Jan 1, 1888

Charles F Brush developed the first windmill to generate electricity in Clevland Ohio.

Geothermal Energy

Jan 1, 1921

The first geothermal energy plant by John D Grant. He built a geothermal well and had used it to provide himself with his own electricity.

Hoover Dam

Jan 1, 1935

In 1935 the largest hydrothelectric power plant was built and it was the Hoover dam, It was the largest producer of hydroelectricity until 1948.

Petroleum

Jan 1, 1950

Petroluim became the most used fuel in the us in 1950.

Solar Powered Village

Jan 1, 1978

The worlds first solar powerd willage was the Tohono O'odham Reservation in Arizona. It provided water and electricity to 15 homes.