Figure 1.
1799: Parisian Girard gets first wave power patent. Uses device to power saws and pumps. |
Figure 2.
1831: Michael Faraday demonstrates principle of electric induction. |
Figure 3.
1900-1920: California experiments with wave power. |
Figure 4.
1930-1950: America turns to hydro-electric power. |
Figure 5.
1972: Middle East oil embargo gives world a wake-up call to energy crisis. |
Figure 6.
2008: $100 per barrel oil and global warming drive alternative energy research. |