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The First Electrostatic Generator
Otto von Guericke is credited with inventing the first electrostatic generator, further exploring static energy and paving the way for future energy experiments. -
Benjamin Franklin's Kite
Benjamin was the first to prove that lightning is a form of electricity (or energy,) discover that energy was both positive and negative, as well as discover the principle of conservation of charge (electricity can not be created or destroyed.) -
The First Battery
In 1800, Alessandro Volta is credited with inventing the first battery using zinc and silver as components. This battery produced a steady electric current. -
Ethanol Makes An Appearance
Samuel Morey developed an engine that ran only on ethanol and turpentine. -
OIL!
Edwin Drake is deemed to be the first to drill for oil in the United States, a fuel that continous to power most of our cars, and our country. -
The Lightbulb
Thomas Edison, in 1879, was able to produce (using lower current electricity, a small carbonized filament, and an improved vacuum inside the globe) the first, practical, light bulb. -
Geothermal
The world's first commericial geothermal power plant was built in 1911, at the Larderello dry steam field, powering many areas. -
Solar Power Is Born
Russel Ohl was credited, on this day, for inventing the first modern solar cell. -
NUCLEAR!
On this day, the first Nuclear Power Plant became operational (just outside of Moscow,) powering many homes, and a sign of things to come. -
Solar... CARS?
William Cobb (GM) invented the first solar powered car, the fifteen inch "sunmobile," which ran completely on Solar Power.
