History of Hydropower Leading on to Air-Water-Gravity Generator

First Inward Flowing Turbine

Oct 3, 1826

Jean-Victor Poncelot of France proposes the idea of an inward-flowing radial turbine.

Michael Faraday Invents First Electric Generator

Apr 7, 1831

The first electric generator was invented by Michael Faraday. This helped us learn how to generate electricity with hydropower almost a half a century later in 1878.

Invention of the Francis Turbine.

Jun 29, 1849

This turbine is the most widely used hydroelectric turbine in the world because it can be utilized for the many different applications.

First Hydraulic Power Source

Sep 9, 1880

The first hydraulic power source that generated electricity was built in the United States. Hydroelectric dams produced 40% of the electricity in the United States from 1880-1900.

Water Power Act is Issued

Dec 6, 1901

First Federal Water Power Act is issued which encourages the use of hydroelectric power.

Disadvantage of Dams

Apr 30, 1965

It was noticed that the dams used for hydroelectric turbines have been making it difficult for fish migration-A new hydroelectric source was needed.

Richard Dickson's New Idea

Aug 19, 2001

Richard Dickson comes up with the idea on AWG/OPEC after reading about descents into the depths of the oceans.

Dickson's Idea Reaches the Media

Nov 30, 2006

Dickson's idea on using AWG turbines to convert water pressure into electricity in rivers/oceans was spread to the public and posted in websites.

"Hydrosphere" Wins Award

Oct 7, 2007

The "Hydrosphere", an invention that was the origin to Dickson's Air-Water-Gravity generator, won a History Channel's "Modern Marvels" invention contest award.