What is a national electricity grid and how does it function?

2025-08-17

A national electricity grid is the interconnected network of high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and control centers that work together to deliver electricity from power generation plants to local distribution systems. Think of it as the "electrical superhighway" of a country.

Its primary function is to:

  1. Transfer Bulk Power: Move large amounts of electricity from where it is generated (e.g., hydropower dams in remote areas, large solar farms, or coal plants) to major population centers.

  2. Balance Supply and Demand: A national grid ensures a stable and reliable power supply by allowing a utility company to draw power from various generation sources and distribute it as needed across the country, balancing fluctuations in local demand.

  3. Ensure Reliability: The interconnected nature of the grid provides redundancy. If one power plant or transmission line goes down, other parts of the grid can compensate, preventing widespread blackouts.

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