1) Gas or coal is burned in air in the power station.
2) Water is heated to make steam.
3) The steam makes a turbine turn.
4) The turbine turns a generator.
5) The generator produces electricity (A.C).
6) The voltage is stepped-up to 132 kV or more by a transformers.
7) The energy is transferred through the National grid at this high voltage.
8) The high voltage is stepped-down to 230 V by a transformers.
9) The electricity is supplied at 230 V to my home.
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