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hydroelectricity was first used in 1878 in a goldfield. the inventors name is Lester Pelton.
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When was hydroelectricity first used?
The first hydroelectric power station was built in 1878 in Northumberland, England. It could power one single arc lamp.Niagara Falls began producing electricity in 1881.Edison opened the next plant in Wisconsin, USA, in 1882. It produced 12.5 kW.
Does Louisiana use hydroelectricity?
Yes, Louisiana does use hydroelectricity. It has multiple hydroelectric power plants, including the world's largest prefabricated one in Vidalia, Louisiana.
When was first generation language used?
FORTRAN was first used in 1954ALGOL was first used in 1958LISP was first used in 1958RPG was first used in 1959COBOL was first used in 1959These languages survive to the present, but many other languages introduced in this general time period have long since become obsolete.
What country used biomass first?
The first caveman who used fire.
How has hydroelectricity affected the lives of people who use it?
the water floods over and kills the plants and forces humans and animals to move
Which country first developed hydroelectricity?
which is the first country developed hydroelectricity
What are the common uses of hydroelectricity?
hydroelectricity is used to create electricity.
Where is Hydroelectricity used in Canada?
chicken
Why can Iceland use hydroelectricity?
Iceland can use hydroelectricity because of its several mountains. This allows water to flow making streams and rivers ideal for hydroelectricity to be used.
Where is hydroelectricity used the most?
Where there are hills and mountains.
When was hydroelectricity first started?
September 30, 1882
What could hydroelectricity be used for?
everything that uses electricity. hydroelectricity is the same thing as fossilfuel electricity...its just made differently
The rivers of Quebec Province are used to make?
Hydroelectricity
How is hydroelectricity applied?
it is used to provide energy or electricity.
What are rivers in Central America used for?
Hydroelectricity.
The force used to create hydroelectricity is?
moving water
What technology is used for hydroelectricity?
Gravity and an electrical motor (generator)
