The Invisible Grid

Description

In our modern world, we often take electricity for granted. We flip a switch, expecting instant light or power, without considering the complex process behind it. We're simply focused on having electricity available to carry out our daily activities.

In this episode, David and Folakemi pull back the curtain on the extraordinary journey of electricity. They explore how power travels from distant plants to the palm of your hand, revealing the intricate systems and processes that make our everyday electrical conveniences possible.

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Chapters

[00:00] Introduction

[01:41] The most fascinating thing about the grid

[08:44] Types of energy generation in Nigeria

[17:08] Why it is called the invisible grid

[23:15] How the grid manages demand fluctuation

[24:08] How SCADA system works

[32:47] Why we think our energy systems should be more like jazz

[34:20] Problems the modern grid is facing

[51:24] How smart grid is changing power distribution

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