1. James Francis is considered the inventor of the modern water turbine in the late 19th century.
2. The world's first hydroelectric power plant began operating in 1882 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
3. Countries that produce the most hydroelectric power include Canada, Brazil, United States, China, and Russia. Turbulent Hydro develops small-scale hydroelectric turbines that can generate power from drops of 1.5-5 meters for off-grid and decentralized use.