Electrical grid

An electrical grid, electric grid or power grid, is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. It consists of: An electrical grid, electric grid or power grid, is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. It consists of: Power stations may be located (for example) near a fuel source or at a dam site (to take advantage of renewable energy sources), and are often located away from heavily-populated areas. The electric power which is generated is stepped up to a higher voltage at which it connects to the electric power transmission net. The bulk-power transmission network will move the power long distances, sometimes across international boundaries, until it reaches its wholesale customer (usually the organisation that owns the local electric power distribution network).