Infrastructure · Definition
Electric transmission
The movement of large amounts of electricity over high-voltage lines from generation areas toward distribution systems and major customers.
In plain languageThe movement of large amounts of electricity over high-voltage lines from generation areas toward distribution systems and major customers.
- Category
- Infrastructure
- Primary reference
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Why it matters
How this term helps you read grid data
Transmission constraints affect which generators can serve demand, regional prices, reliability, and the ability to add new resources.
Example
Electric transmission in practice
A new wind project may need both a grid interconnection and sufficient transmission capacity to reach customers.
Reference
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission →