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Learn about the fundamental workings of the electricity grid in this 13-minute educational video that covers electricity transmission, grid reliability maintenance, and electricity market operations. Explore how electrical power moves from generation sources to consumers, discover the mechanisms that keep the grid stable and reliable, and understand the economic systems governing electricity buying and selling. Gain insights from Diana Gragg, Core Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Managing Director of Explore Energy at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy, as she breaks down these complex energy systems into accessible concepts for building essential energy literacy.
Syllabus
The Electricity Grid 10-Minute Take | Diana Gragg | Stanford Understand Energy
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Stanford Understand Energy