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' Northampton Electric Light and Power Company Ltd Original Power Station and Depot Bridge Street NELPC was founded in April 1889. First Supply: Electricity generation began on 11 March 1891 from Bridge Street Power Station, located in Northampton town centre. Early Capacity: By 1897, the generating capacity was 425 kW, with a maximum load of 182 kW. Sales of electricity were 114.676 MWh, yielding £3,032. Customer Growth: The supply expanded progressively: 1893: 4,600 lamps 1897: 11,084 lamps Initial Technology: The Bridge Street station used reciprocating engines and a turbo-alternator, producing direct current (DC) for local consumers '

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