Overhead Power Distribution Lines are the electrical networks that deliver electricity from substations directly to homes, businesses, and industrial consumers. They operate at lower voltages (typically from 1 kV up to 69 kV) and cover shorter distances compared to transmission lines. The key differences are:

• Voltage Level: Distribution lines operate at lower voltages to enable safe and practical delivery to end-users, whereas transmission lines operate at very high voltages for efficient long-distance bulk power transfer.

• Purpose: Distribution lines distribute power locally, stepping it down through transformers, while transmission lines transmit large blocks of power between generation plants and substations.

• Appearance: Distribution lines often feature more complex configurations with multiple circuits, transformers, and service drops, usually on utility poles, making them a common sight in urban and suburban areas. Transmission lines are typically characterized by large, often sparse, towers carrying fewer, higher-voltage conductors.