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March 2015
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The function of Power Systems is to convert energy
from other forms to electricity and distribute it to the
consumers.
Electricity Markets
Going Green
Transmission:
~24,000 km (69kV to 500kV)
Mostly owned by AltaLink and ATCO
Electric.
Source: EUB
Going Green
Environmental impacts,
including green house gas
emissions and transmission
expansion, have become
major issues in power system
planning and operation.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:An_Inconvenient_Truth_Film_Poster.jpg
Poster Design: The Ant Farm
Wind Power Integration
Alberta has tremendous wind generation potential