National Grid and transformers
Why do we need a national grid
- Created by: Kazia Cannon
- Created on: 15-04-13 16:58
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- The national grid and transformers
- What do power stations provide?
- A reliable, secure energy supply
- An electricty supply that matches the changing demand during the day and over the course of the year
- High voltage power lines that connect all the power stations to the consumers.
- Electrical substation that control the voltage being supplies to consumers.
- The amount of electricity consumed on a daily basis
- Peak daily consumption is around six o'clock when people are cooking evening meals
- Overall consumption is higher in the winter than in the summer, as people use more electricity for lighting and heating
- What do power stations provide?
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