Ten Historical Energy Events

Wind Power 1600BCE

Jan 1, 1600

1600 BCE, the first use of wind power is used by the Shang Dynasty.

First Steam Engine

Jan 1, 1695

Developed by James Watts in England

First Electric Light

Jan 1, 1809

This would soon lead to houses useing electricity.

First Oil Well

Mar 1, 1859

The first oil well is drilled by Drake in Pennsylvania

First Battery

Mar 1, 1880

The first battery is created. This could now store electrical energy.

First Electric Lamp

Mar 1, 1880

this is the first lamp that could easily put into houses and was convenient.

First Automobile

Mar 1, 1886

Increased transport speeds by elininating the horse.

Hoover Dam

Mar 1, 1936

this would bring electricity to most of the Western states and was movement toward more efficient energy sources.

Solar Cells

Mar 1, 1941

Invention of the first silicon solar cells in silicon valley. This would be the advent of the movement toward better energy sources.

Solar Panels

Mar 1, 1954

Mass production of solar panels begins.