What's the use of sub stations in distribution or in transmission lines?

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Accepted Answer

Substations are used in distribution and transmission lines to control voltage levels, protect equipment, and facilitate power transfer.

Substations help in stepping up or stepping down the voltage levels as required.
They provide a centralized location for monitoring and controlling the flow of electricity.
Substations house transformers, circuit breakers, and other equipment for voltage regulation and protection.
They enable power transfer between different transmission lines or distribution networks.
Substations improve the reliability and efficiency of the electrical system.
Examples of substations include step-up substations near power plants and distribution substations in residential areas.

Accepted Answer

Sub station step downs the voltage and distributes to consumer without any problems.

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