The History Of Energy

Electric Battery

Feb 18, 1800

In 1800, Alessandro Volta invented the first electric battery. http://www.thocp.net/biographies/volta_alessandro.htm

Electric Motor

Jul 1, 1821

In 1821, Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor.

Electric Hot Plate

Sep 20, 1859

On September 20, 1859, George B. Simpson invented the first electric hot plate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_stove

Electrical Vote Recorder Patent

Oct 11, 1868

Thomas Edison invented the electrical vote recorder, and patented it on October 11 1968. http://www.thomasedison.com/Inventions.htm

Arc Lighting System

Apr 24, 1877

Charles F. Brush was issued U.S. Patent No. 189,997 for his arc lighting system. http://www.ideafinder.com/features/smallstep/electricity.htm

Invention Of Hydropower

Sep 30, 1882

Lester Alan Pelton invented hydroelectric power on September 30, 1882. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_lester_pelton.htm

Invention Of Solarpower

Jul 1, 1883

Charles Fritts invented the first solar power cell in 1883. http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/solar_cell.htm

Steam Turbine Generator

Apr 1, 1884

In April of 1884, Charles Parsons invented steam turbine generators. http://powerposse.aps.com/classroom/curriculums/pdf/Fifth/fifgactivity4.pdf

Parallel Connected Transformer

Mar 20, 1886

William Stantly demonstrated a system of high voltage transmission by a parallel connected transformer on March 20, 1886. http://www.ideafinder.com/features/smallstep/electricity.htm

Flashlight Patent

Aug 26, 1903

Conrad Hubert received a US patent on August 26, 1903, for a flashlight with an on/off switch. http://www.ideafinder.com/features/smallstep/electricity.htm