Facts on Hydro energy

Facts on Hydro energy

  • It provides 10% of the nation’s energy and is renewable.
  • Cragside in Rothbury, England is the oldest hydroelectric plant.
  • La Grande in Quebec, Canada is the largest hydroelectric plant.
  • Fox River near Appleton, Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant in the United States opened during September 30, 1882.
  • The major hydroelectric plant in the United States is Niagara Falls.
  • Grand Coulee in Washington, US has 33 generators which are the largest site.
  • 28.3 million people meet their electricity needs worldwide by hydroelectric power generation.
  • Half of the electricity is generated from hydroelectric power in the US and is concentrated in Oregon, Washington and California.