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Comparison
Era of Emergence
1878 1
Physical Basis
Mechanical (Hydraulic) 1
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Sources
1. Hydroelectricity - Wikipedia
  • Hydroelectricity, History section, Cragside sentence
    In 1878, the world's first hydroelectric power scheme was developed at Cragside in Northumberland, England, by William Armstrong.
  • Hydroelectricity, lead section, potential energy sentence
    Most hydroelectric power comes from the potential energy of dammed water driving a water turbine and generator.
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