Milling industry played an important role not only in the beginning of the Valencian electrical industry but also in its industrial growth. The energy obtained from a hydraulic waterfall was far affordable than coal, so ...

The process of initial electrification of Valencia suffers a qualitative leap with the exploitation of hydropower. The Jucar river has been and is the largest source of hydroelectric power in the province of Valencia. From ...

The electrification of the current Valencian Community was a slow process that began at the end of the 19th century. The electrical development started in dispersed industrial centers such as Alcoy; Silla and Alcira getting ...

There is a renewed focus on the industrialization of Valencian Community. In this context it is of particular relevance the birth and first steps of the electric sector. The region's own economic circumstances and the Spain ...

Resumen Ingles

In the early twentieth century appeared in Spain and particularly in the Valencian Community a thriving electricity generation and distribution market. Many local companies emerged starting from small business based on ...