Major Events in Energy

  • Ben Franlkin Discovers static electricity and lightning are the same

    Ben Franlkin Discovers static electricity and lightning are the same
  • First electric battery was created by Alessandro Volta

    First electric battery was created by Alessandro Volta
  • Michael Faraday creates the first electric motor

    Michael Faraday creates the first electric motor
  • Joseph Henry invents the electrical relay

    Joseph Henry invents the electrical relay
  • Sir William Robert Grove invents the first fuel cell

    Sir William Robert Grove invents the first fuel cell
  • Samuel Morse Invents the electric telegraph

    Samuel Morse Invents the electric telegraph
  • Thomas Edison invents the first incandescent light bulb that can be used for extended periods of time

    Thomas Edison invents the first incandescent light bulb that can be used for extended periods of time
  • The electric streetcar was invented by E.W. v. Siemens

    The electric streetcar was invented by E.W. v. Siemens
  • First power line between US and Canada at niagara falls

    First power line between US and Canada at niagara falls
  • World's first Nuclear power plant created

    World's first Nuclear power plant created