How Does Electricity Generate and Power Our Homes?

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Electricity is generated at power plants through various methods, including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources like wind and solar. Once generated, electricity travels through high-voltage transmission lines to substations, where the voltage is reduced for safe distribution. From substations, it moves through local distribution lines to reach homes and businesses. The journey involves transformers that adjust voltage levels to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Understanding this process is essential for grasping how electrical systems power our daily lives.
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Hello! My friends.. My going to ask you all some questions about electrical engineering. We all know that the basic of electrical and how it generated. So, here could you all tell or describe more details about the 'journey' of electricity from it generator until the end that means our home. Please help me!
 
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