Why Did Edison and Westinghouse Advocate Different Electricity Systems?

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Edison and Westinghouse advocated different electricity systems due to their contrasting visions for power generation and distribution. Edison favored numerous small generating stations for localized systems, while Westinghouse, influenced by Tesla, promoted a larger, more efficient AC system capable of long-distance transmission. This difference was driven not only by technological considerations but also by commercial advantages, greed, and pride. The competition between these two approaches was a significant aspect of the War of Currents. Understanding these motivations provides insight into the historical context of electricity distribution systems.
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when a question is asking for reasons (except technological advantage) why each party held firmly to their own method for generating electricity, what should i consider of , and where can i find those reasons?
 
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Edison was thinking of LOTS of small generating stations powering small systems. Westinghouse (thanks to Tesla) was thinking much bigger. You can extend AC systems over very long distances with smaller conductors and reduce the cost of the distribution network and reduce line-losses.
 

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