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Mar 17, 2023
The Dawn of Solar Power: Edmond Becquerel's Groundbreaking Discovery in 1839
Discover how a 19-year-old French physicist, Edmond Becquerel, first observed the photovoltaic effect in 1839, unlocking the potential of sunlight to generate electricity and setting the foundation for modern solar energy technology.
Mar 21, 2023
Harnessing the Wind: The 1888 Brush Turbine that Powered a Home for Two Decades
Discover the story of Charles F. Brush, an American inventor who built the first automatically operated wind turbine for electricity production in 1888, which successfully powered his Cleveland home for over 20 years.
Mar 22, 2023
Turning Waste into Power: The Rise of Modern Biomass Energy in the 20th Century
Explore the transformative journey of biomass energy from traditional uses to a modern energy solution, utilizing organic materials to produce electricity, heat, and fuels, enhancing sustainable energy practices worldwide.
Mar 19, 2023
The Birth of Geothermal Power: Piero Ginori Conti's Revolutionary Test in 1911
In 1911, an innovative experiment by Prince Piero Ginori Conti marked the dawn of geothermal energy production, leading to the development of the world’s first geothermal power plant in Larderello, Italy. Explore how this groundbreaking test harnessed the Earth's heat to light up the future of renewable energy.
Mar 18, 2023
Riding the Waves of Innovation: Salter’s Duck and the Dawn of Wave Energy
Discover the revolutionary 1974 invention by Stephen Salter, known as Salter’s Duck, which pioneered the conversion of ocean wave power into usable energy, setting the stage for ongoing advancements in marine renewable energy technologies.