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Electrolysis
Electrolysis is discovered when an electric current is applied to water to form hydrogen and oxygen. -
Coal
The earliest commercial mine for coal occurred near Richmond, VA. -
Telegraph
Samuel Morse invented the telegraph, capable of transmitting messages through a wire. -
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller develops petroleum as America's major energy source. Eventually, it becomes the sole provider of oil. -
Lightbulb
Thomas Edison invents the lightbulb, replacing lamp fuels. -
Electrical Turbine
James Blyth invented the first turbine that produces electricity. -
Wind Turbine
Charles Brush invented the first electricity producing wind turbine. The wind turns the fans, generating power. -
Solar Power
By using electrolysis cells, Henry Becquere discovered the use of solar power. -
First Geothermal Plant
A geothermal plant is built in California; the first in the world. It gathers power from the earth's internal heat. -
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is an engineering marvel, being the world's largest hydroelectric plant. It can produce over 2,000 megawatts of capacity.
