The Electrical Grid and Power Transmission

You could say that today’s lesson a very “powerful”. Our topic? The electrical grid. Let’s begin with some relevant vocabulary: Electrical grid: An electrical grid is an interconnected network for electricity delivery from producers to consumers. Hydropower: Also known as hydroelectric power, Hydropower is electrical energy produced through the power of moving water. Wind power: Wind power or wind energy is the use of wind to provide mechanical power through wind turbines to turn electric generators for electrical power. Solar power: Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, Renewable energy: Renewable energy means energy that is sustainable - something that can't run out, like the sun or the wind or ocean tides. Renewable energy is also known as green energy. Non-renewable energy: Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished for thousands or even millions of years. Most non-renewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Power outage: also called a power cut, a power out, a power blackout, power failure, or a blackout is a loss of electric power to a particular area. So let’s get started. What is an electrical grid? An electrical grid is an interconnected network for electricity delivery from producers to consumers. The electrical power grid was created when power utilities formed joint operations to provide a more reliable service.