What is the role of substations and transformers in the transmission stages?

2025-08-09

Substations and transformers are essential for the entire transmission process. They act as the "gatekeepers" of the electrical grid, regulating voltage levels to ensure safe and efficient power delivery.

  • Step-Up Transformers: Located at generation sites or transmission substations, these transformers increase the voltage from a low level (e.g., 20 kV) to a very high level (e.g., 500 kV or more). This allows the electricity to be transmitted over hundreds or thousands of kilometers with significantly reduced energy loss.

  • Step-Down Transformers: Found at distribution substations and on local power poles, these transformers do the opposite. They decrease the voltage from the high transmission levels to a safe and usable voltage for homes and businesses (e.g., 120V in the U.S.).

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