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Refridgerator
William Cullen invented ehat is now an integral part in every house hold, refridgeration. -
Invention of Electricity
Ben Franklin the founder of electricity, tied a key onto a kite during a storm and proved that static electricity and lightning were the same. His ability to understand the nature of electricity paved the way for the future. -
First Battery
Alessandro Volta created the first battery. His partner didnt think it wad going to work simply because he wanted two elctrodes instead of each. -
Electrolosis
Scientists discovered through experimentation that adding electric current to water produced hydrogen and oxygen gases. -
First Natural Gas Well Drilled in the U.S.
In Fredonia, New York a natural gas well was dug by William Hart. Who is considered by some the 'father of natural gas'. Natural gas was mostly used in street lamps, or for smaller jobs that required less energy. -
Wind Turbine
In Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. scientists and Charles Brush built the first wind turbine to generate electricity. It is about 17 feet tall and has a capacity of 12 kilowatts. -
Solar Power
French scientist Henry Becquerel discovered/invented solar power. He observed the production of electricity the sun omitts, using that he found a way to garner enrgy from the sun. -
Who invented the Telegraph
Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph, a machine that could send messages long distances across wire. -
First Nuclear Power Plant
A commericial nuclear power plant is opened in America firrst in 1958. This started the trend of thinking on the path of alternative energies for the betterment of the country -
First Wind Farm
The first wind farm was created in New Hampshire. This was major becuawe it gave the hope that we are finding alternatve resources to lower the dependence on fossil fuels.
