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Who Discovered Electricity? History of Energy and Power
Learn about who discovered electricity and how it worksWritten by Caitlin Ritchie
Edited by Jamie Cesanek
Last updated 08/31/2023
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Key Points
- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and many other scientists and researchers contributed to the discovery of electricity.
- Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms, which generate an electrical charge. We can harness this charge to power devices in our homes.
- Electrical grids today send electricity to millions of homes and businesses through interconnected power lines and infrastructure.