The History of energy By 8722140 Jun 1, 1772 first steam engine ever invented in england Jun 26, 1800 Process of Electrolysis Discovered Jun 26, 1838 First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Developed to Generate Electricity Jun 26, 1859 First Commercial Oil Well Drilled Jun 26, 1860 First Solar Power System Developed Sep 4, 1882 First Electric Plant Jun 26, 1888 First Windmill to Generate Electricity Jun 26, 1892 World's First Geothermal District Heating System Jun 26, 1908 Worlds First Flex Fuel Vehicle Dec 26, 1942 First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction