Why is electricity transmitted at such high voltages?

2025-08-09
Transmitting electricity at high voltages is the most efficient and cost-effective way to move large amounts of power over long distances. The reason lies in a fundamental law of physics: power loss is proportional to the square of the current (P_loss = I²R). By stepping up the voltage, the current (I) required to transmit the same amount of power is drastically reduced. A lower current results in significantly less energy lost as heat (I²R losses) in the conductors. This is where our overhead transmission line equipment and underground cable laying equipment become essential, enabling the safe and reliable installation of the lines that carry this high-voltage power.
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