He saw the virtually untapped potential of renewable energy sources—such as wind power and solar power —that could be harnessed and put to work for the benefit of
Question for Quote Investigator: A fascinatingly prescient remark about energy has been attributed to the famous inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Edison: I''d put my money
He saw the virtually untapped potential of renewable energy sources—such as wind power and solar power —that could be harnessed and put to work for the benefit of mankind.
In 1931, Thomas Edison supposedly told his friend Henry Ford: "I''d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don''t have to wait until
Thomas Edison reportedly said, "I''d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don''t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."
In other words, that all its energy is not self-constructed but that there is a mysterious something in the atmosphere that scientists have not found that is drawing out those infinitesimal atoms
Famed inventor Thomas Edison brought us electric lights, phonographs, movies and even the first research and development laboratory. But in 1931, he also was one of the
Famed inventor Thomas Edison brought us electric lights, phonographs, movies and even the first research and development laboratory. But in 1931, he also was one of the first promoters of renewable energy –
In 1931, Thomas Edison supposedly told his friend Henry Ford: "I''d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don''t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."
Thomas Edison was way ahead of his time, and was clearly a fan of the 100% renewable energy idea (a true possibility), and especially tapping into our insanely abundant
In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone (1931); as quoted in Uncommon Friends : Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel & Charles Lindbergh
In other words, that all its energy is not self-constructed but that there is a mysterious something in the atmosphere that scientists have not found that is drawing out those infinitesimal atoms and distributing them forcefully and
Thomas Edison, one of the world''s most prolific inventors and whose contributions changed modern life, understood the importance of solar power in the world''s
In 1931, not long before he died, the inventor told his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone: I''d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!
In 1931, not long before he died, the inventor told his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone: I''d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!
I'd be happy to hear from any Edison scholars about this issue. In 1931, Thomas Edison supposedly told his friend Henry Ford: "I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!
Thomas Edison, one of the world’s most prolific inventors and whose contributions changed modern life, understood the importance of solar power in the world’s future energy mix and the danger of an over reliance on fossil fuels – and he had this understanding nearly 80 years ago. Edison is associated with many innovations we take for granted today.
Thomas Edison believed that sunshine, wind, and tides should be employed to generate energy for humankind. Quote Investigator has solid evidence of this position, expressed during a 1910 interview. The potential energy available from these sources was enormous.
In 1931, Thomas Edison supposedly told his friend Henry Ford: "I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."
Thomas Edison died in 1931. Quote Investigator: There is solid evidence that Edison believed that sunshine, wind, and tides should be employed to generate energy for humankind. 'I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.' (This quote might have been made in the context of renewable energy, but it doesn't directly answer the question about the year of Edison's death.)
According to the quote, John Firestone details a conversation in which Edison expressed his belief in solar power. 'I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy,' said Edison. 'What a source of power! I wish I had more years left!'
