What is the main purpose of the transmission system?

The main purpose of the transmission system is to deliver power from generators to consumer loads. This system consists of high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances from power plants, where the energy is generated, to substations and ultimately to end-users such as homes and businesses. The design of the transmission system ensures that electricity generated in remote locations can be efficiently and effectively distributed to areas where it is needed, maintaining a reliable and constant power supply.

While connecting renewable energy sources, regulating voltage, and energy storage are important aspects of the overall power system, they serve supportive roles to the primary function of delivering electricity. Renewable sources can indeed be connected via the transmission system, but the fundamental objective remains the provision of serviceable power to loads. Voltage regulation is essential for maintaining system stability, while energy storage plays a vital role in balancing supply and demand, but neither of these activities is the main purpose of the transmission infrastructure.