1. World Water Supply and Conservation
Another difficulty with wide span use of hydroelectric power is that it takes strong flowing water that is not geographically available everywhere where electricity is needed. ... The turbines are connected to power generators, which use magnetic force to convert the waterpower into electricity. ... In the Pacific Northwest, the Bonneville Power Administration, created in 1937, similarly focused on electrifying farms and small communities with public power. " Today, the Tennessee Valley Authority serves electricity to over 9 million people. ...
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