Question

What is the voltage at which the electric power is generated at the generating station?

• A. 11000 V
• B. 1100 V
• C. 11 KV
• D. 11100 V

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

11000 V

C

11 KV

Electricity is generated at 11000 V or 11 kV at the generating stations. It is cheaper to generate electricity at a relative lower voltage and then step it up for transmission. Hence, most power generating plants are designed to operate at 11kV across the world. But, transmission of electricity to distant places is done at 230 kV so as to reduce the power losses.