Events with tag - Power Systems

January 1, 1879

First Commercial Use of Electricity in US Factories

In 1879, the Brush Electric Company made history by installing the first commercial electric arc lights in a Philadelphia brush factory, initiating the industrial electrification revolution in America. This groundbreaking installation set the stage for widespread adoption of electrical power in manufacturing.

November 20, 1998

Zarya Module Launch

The Zarya module, weighing 42,600 pounds, was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan as the first component of the International Space Station. Within hours, its critical systems including power, thermal control, and communications were successfully activated.