Explore MOSI | Energy

From river power to high-pressure hydraulic power, discover how this valuable renewable energy source was harnessed.

Dig into the origins of coal mining to learn how it was essential to Manchester’s industrial growth.

Find out how Manchester powered ahead during the Industrial Revolution.

Internal-combustion engines have been used since 1876, and are still used in the present day. Let MoSI tell you about this amazing source of power!

Trace the history of the gas industry, from baking coal in retort ovens to piping natural gas ashore.

Get wired into the story of electricity, from early experiments to the national grid system that we take for granted today.

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