The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US.
Where and when was the first hydroelectric power station established in India?
The hydro-electric power plants at Darjeeling and Shivanasamudram were established in 1898 and 1902, respectively. They were among the first in Asia and India has been a dominant player in global hydroelectric power development.
When was hydropower first used?
The first industrial use of hydropower to generate electricity in the United States was in 1880 to power 16 brush-arc lamps at the Wolverine Chair Factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The first U.S. hydroelectric power plant to sell electricity opened on the Fox River near Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 30, 1882.
Which state is the largest producer of electricity in India?
The state of Maharashtra is at the top position in installed electricity generation capacity in India.
Where is hydroelectricity found in India?
Gk – Hydro Power Plants in India
| Name | River | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar Sarovar | Narmada | Gujarat |
| Baspa-II | Baspa | Himachal Pradesh |
| Nathpa Jhakri | Satluj | Himachal Pradesh |
| Bhakra Dam | Satluj | Punjab |