Steam power became the power for all of the following reasons except

1. Only steam was capable of producing electricity
2. Steam engines had been perfected by James watt
3. Manufacturers no longer needed to locate factories near sources of water power
4. Wind power was irregular

1. Only steam was capable of producing electricity

Is that correct

Apologies for the confusion. The correct statement should be:

1. Only steam was capable of producing electricity

This statement is not entirely accurate. While steam power was an important factor in the development of electricity generation, other sources such as hydroelectric power and later on, fossil fuels, also played significant roles in the generation of electricity.