jan 1, 1904 - First Geothermal Electric Power Plant
Description:
In 1904, Italian scientist Piero Ginori Conti, invented the first dry steam, geothermal power plant. It was built in Larderello, Italy and is still functional today. It was an important step in the use of geothermal power because it progressed the technology and brought it closer to the goal of commercial use.<image: Larderello, dry steam field>
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1904
Now
~ 121 years ago