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Dscovery of the application of electricity
Benjamin Franklin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm to findout if lightning was electricity.
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Creation of the first hydroelectricity plant
The first hydroelectric dam opened called Schoelkopf Power Station No. 1, which is near Niagra Falls. -
The First Electric Motor
The first electric commutator-type motor was created by William Sturgeon.
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Creation of solar reasearch
Antoine – Cesar Becquerel was the inventor of solar research, while he was experimenting with a solid electrode that was dipped in the electrolyte solution he was able to see a photovoltaic effect. He even saw a voltage develop when the sunlight fell on the electrode.
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First Gasoline Motor
The first plausible gasoline motor was created by Étienne Lenoir in 1860.
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Creation of the Lightbulb
Thomas Edison created the incandescent lightbulb which allowed people to work or relax longer each day. -
First Electricity charging wind turbine
James Blyth created the first electricity generating wind turbine, he was a scottish acedemic. His wind turbine powered batteries.
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The first electric car in the US
The first electric car in the US is shown in the image. This car I believe was designed by Thomas Edison. (facts are a little "shaky") -
The Invention of the Solar Cell
The Solar Cell was created by Russell Ohl
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First Nuclear Reactor
The first nuclear reactor was created in Russia's Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant to fuel their power grid.
