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Ben Franklin discovered Electricity
Franklin was outside with his son playing with a kite that had a key on it. When he toughed the key, he felt the shock of electricity. -
Electric Batteries were Invented
In 1800, Alessandro Volta created the 'Volt,' named after Alessandro himself. -
First Electric Motor
Michael Farady invented the first electrical motor. (Month and Date is unknown.) -
Electric Relay was Invented
In 1825, Joseph Henry invented the electrical relay was invented, which could send electrical currents over long distances. -
First Fuel Cell
Sir William Robert Grove developed the first fuel cell. A fuel cell is an object that combines both hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy. -
First Incandescent Lightbulb
Normally we think that Thomas Edison created the incandescent light bulb. Well, he created a light bulb that burned longer, but not the first. The first incandescent light bulb came from an inventor named Joseph Swan. (Month and date is unknown) -
Hydroelectric Dam
The world's first Hydroelectric dam was built by H.J. Rogers and began operations on September 30, 1882. It was located on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, and used natural energy instead of a generator. -
First Electricity Turbine is Built
James Blyth, a Scottish Academic, installed one of these turbine to light his Holiday Home. It was the first of it's kind. -
Power Line from US to Canada
A power line was built stretching from the United States side to the Canadian side of the border. (Month and date is unknown) -
First Power Plant with only Pulverized Coal
The Lakeside Power Plant in Wisconsin, eventually became the first power plant to burn only pulverized coal. It is believed that because this coal is so fine, that it will burn almost as easily as a gas.
