ABSTRACT
The current electrical grid is a distribution grid. Thanks to the innovation and application of alternating current (AC) from Nikola Tesla, the grid can transport electricity from generation locations to remote farms and cities that demand electricity. Principles of electrical generation allow for this to be physically and economically possible. By increasing the voltage, the current is decreased. Power loss is equal to the current squared multiplied by the resistance, PLoss = I2 R, so reducing the current is significant to long distance distribution. Due to electromagnetism and the invention of transformers, electricity can be stepped up or stepped down to either send it long distances or be used for house appliances at 110V. Without stepping up the voltage, too much electricity would be dissipated as heat as it is transported and result in lower end power and accruing safety issues.
