How does electricity travel?

Ar kada nors susimąstei, kaip elektra atsiranda namuose? Kodėl paspaudus jungiklį staiga užsidega šviesa?

Sužinok viską apie elektros kelią – nuo elektrinės iki kambario lemputės. Paspausk, tyrinėk ir atrask – elektrą galima ne tik naudoti, bet ir suprasti!

Electricity comes from the forces of nature! It turns out that electricity doesn’t live in a socket! It is produced in power plants.

Wind turbines use strong winds to turn huge turbines.
Hydroelectric power plants harness the power of flowing water to turn turbines.
Nuclear power plants release energy from atoms, and this heat is converted into steam, which drives turbines
Solar batteries work differently – they directly absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity without any moving parts!

Electricity generated in all these ways begins its journey to our homes!

Transformers provide power! Once electricity has been generated, it needs to reach your home. In order for electricity to travel long distances, it needs to be very strong!

Transformers increase the voltage. But what is voltage? Imagine that electricity is like water flowing through a pipe. Voltage is like the pressure that pushes the electricity forward. The higher the voltage, the further and easier the electricity can travel through the wires.

A high-voltage journey! Electricity whizzes through enormous high-voltage lines – veritable electrical highways connecting cities and villages.

Substations – a pause for electricity! To ensure that electricity is safe to use, it must be “slowed down” and made weaker. Substations reduce voltage so that electricity is safe to use and can be transported to cities, streets, and homes – where household appliances are used.

Distribution networks – the final stretch! Now electricity travels through towns and cities, reaching every street.

It can travel through power lines, hanging high above the ground on poles, or travel underground through special cables, hidden from view. Whichever route it takes, its goal is to reach your home!

Electricity comes to your home! As soon as you turn on the light, charge your phone, or turn on the TV, it’s a sign that electricity has successfully reached its destination!

Edison Lamp

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How does electricity travel?