Pharping Hydropower The History of using hydropower as a potential source of energy was first recorded during the Han Dynasty of China between the period of 202 BC and 9 AD. Its use was limited to mill grain, pound mineral ore, and pulp paper products. In the late 19th Century, Hydropower was used in harnessing electricity. After James Francis, a British American engineer developed the first modern water turbine. In 1882, the first hydropower plant began operating in the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. In Britain, Hydropower was used for harnessing electricity in 1878. During Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher's visit to Britain in 1907 (BS 1964), he was fascinated with electricity. He wanted to bring hydropower technology to Nepal. For this, a committee was formed under Col. Kishor Narasingh Rana. The committee selected pharping as the site for construction. Later Mr. Barnau Puwante from Britain took the work further. Also another engineer Mr. Linzale assi
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