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The Steam Engine
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First Battery
The first battery was invented by Volta.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/when_was_the_battery_invented -
First Oil Engine
The first safe and practical oil engine by George Brayton.
www.livescience.com/37538-who-invented-the-car.html -
The Lightbulb
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison and brought light through electricity.
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Alternating Current vs. Direct Current
Feud between Tesla and Edison about current and which was safer/ more effective http://www.livescience.com/46739-tesla-vs-edison-comparison.html -
Wind Turbines
First wind turbine to generate electricity.
https://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/22/americas-first-wind-turbine-generated-electricity-1888/ -
Solar Energy Discovery
Discovery of energy produced by the sun.
www.energymatters.com.au/panels-modules/ -
First Geothermal Electric Power Plant
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Nuclear Energy
Enrico Fermi discovered the potential of nuclear fission.
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Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam was completed in 1936 and generated energy through hydropower.
www.history.com/topics/hoover-dam