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US Power Grid Formation
- In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser connected the US power grids, creating the world's largest machine.
- This interconnected grid now includes over 7,300 power plants and millions of kilometers of lines.
Grid Balancing Act
- Power grids require a delicate balance of energy supply and demand.
- Too much electricity causes power spikes, while too little leads to blackouts.
Grid Operation
- Grid operators constantly monitor and adjust energy supply.
- They use a dispatch curve to prioritize energy sources based on factors like cost and availability.