Did you know the first public electricity power station opened in 1882?
In 1882, the Edison Electric Light Station at Holborn Viaduct in London became the world’s first public electricity power station. It used a steam-powered generator to produce electricity that was supplied to nearby streets, businesses and public buildings. LASCOPA warns Lagosians against adulterated palm oil Dangote to invest over $10bn in Africa’s power sector How Nigerians Can Avoid Common Short Let Scams When Booking Online
Although the station closed just four years later, it proved that electricity could be generated centrally and distributed to the public, helping lay the foundation for the modern power networks we rely on today.
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