Electricity · 6 min read · Energy Atlas Editorial
Transmission and Distribution
High-voltage lines move bulk power; distribution lines serve customers. Both must stay in balance.
Overview
Transformers change voltage. AC transmission is standard; HVDC suits long submarine and overlay links. Distribution is becoming two-way as rooftop solar spreads. Congestion and ageing assets are practical limits on clean-energy build-out.
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