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Who Discovered Electricity? Uncover the History of Energy
Learn who invented electricity and more key milestones.Written by Dominique Coury
Edited by Jamie Cesanek
Last updated November 24, 2025
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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 generates 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.