Back توزيع الكهرباء Arabic Rede de distribución d'enerxía llétrico AST Разпределение на електрическа енергия Bulgarian বিদ্যুৎ সরবরাহ Bengali/Bangla Xarxa de distribució d'energia elèctrica Catalan Elektrická distribuční soustava Czech Electric power distribution English Red de distribución de energía eléctrica Spanish Energia elektrikoaren banaketa EU توزیع برق FA
Electric power distribution is the delivery system of electricity to places that use it, such as homes and other buildings. It is done mainly by power lines, transformers, substations and meters. The electricity comes from the power station at high voltage and is delivered at medium to low voltage levels.
In early days, electricity was distributed as direct current (DC). Alternating current (AC) was later introduced during the War of Currents. DC distribution disappeared because transformers can easily convert AC to high voltage for electric power transmission and low voltage to use at home.