An electrical grid is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers for example to run your electric griddle and other home appliances. It consists of generating stations that produce electrical power, high voltage transmission lines that carry power from distant sources to demand centers, and distribution lines that connect individual customers Power stations may be located near a fuel source, at a dam site, or to take advantage of renewable energy sources, and are often located away from heavily populated areas. They are usually quite large to take advantage of economies of scale. The electric power which is generated is stepped up to a higher voltage at which it connects to the electric power transmission network. The bulk power transmission network will move the power long distances, sometimes across international boundaries, until it reaches its wholesale customer (usually the company that owns the local electric power distribution network). On arrival at a substation, the power will be stepped down from a transmission level voltage to a distribution level voltage. As it exits the substation, it enters the distribution wiring. Finally, upon arrival at the service location, the power is stepped down again from the distribution voltage to the required service voltage(s). If you are exploring about electrical grid and want to learn even more, head over to our detailed article on the subject so that you can increase your knowledge ! Link : https://www.engineeringworldchannel.com/electrical-grid/ Join 'Engineering World' like many others to get access to very special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh2wZoBynUkHmTX2GOwAKKg/join Also, kindly consider subscribing to our channel if you liked the video: https://geni.us/SubscribeChannel Watch some of our other interesting videos: Are Wind Turbines really Environmentally Friendly? Link: https://youtu.be/MVHzfUWul2Y Which is the best seaplane ever made? Link: https://youtu.be/XNQ9hnJMiY8 Can SpaceX rockets really land from the space? Link: https://youtu.be/aH9JQ4Kash0

• published: 04 Aug 2017
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