Powerhouse and substation technicians play a crucial role in ensuring safe power generation and distribution. Here are the key areas they work in:
1. Powerhouse: This is the actual power plant or station where alternating current (AC) electricity is generated. Large amounts of voltage are produced here and then transmitted to substations1.
2. Substations: High-voltage electricity enters substations from the powerhouse. The substation’s role is to step down the voltage to safer levels for transmission to homes and buildings. It transforms high-voltage electricity into lower-voltage electricity suitable for distribution and ensures efficient delivery to end-users.