What is the fundamental difference between power transmission and distribution?

2025-08-10

Our Professional Answer: power transmission and distribution are the two core stages of delivering electricity from power plants to consumers.

  • power transmission is the large-scale, long-distance movement of electricity. Think of it as the "superhighway" of the power grid. It uses high-voltage lines (typically 115 kV and above) to minimize energy loss over vast distances. Our OHTL stringing equipment and tools are essential for the construction and maintenance of these robust transmission lines.

  • Power Distribution is the final stage of delivery to end-users (homes, businesses, etc.). This is the "local road" system. It takes the high-voltage power from transmission substations and steps it down to a lower voltage (typically below 33 kV) that is safe for local use. Our underground cable laying equipment and other related tools are widely used in building these distribution networks.

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