oil. steam. sun. the possibilities are endless.
In the late 1700s, steam replaced water as the main power source.
cole replaced water in the late 1700's
At first water power was the primary power source. Factories were built on the banks of rivers, and huge water wheels driven by the flow of the river would power the factory. Then the invention of the steam engine made it possible to build factories almost anywhere, and steam engines replaced water wheels as the primary power source in factories.
Regular Water is used to cool the reactors, and for steam production. The cooling water evaporates into the air...so it has to be replaced. Therefore the Plant has to have a source of fresh water for replacement.
Drinking water
lakes. because the question asks for a fresh water source.
water (salt water actually!! ) =))
Chemical Energy
The major source of water on Earth is the oceans, which hold about 97% of the planet's water. Other sources include rivers, lakes, glaciers, and groundwater.
Steam power
The water in Ngugi's "The Return" is a source of a couple major things for the characters. It is both a source of agony and relief.
Hydroelectric dams.