The national electricity supply system

After the completion of Topic 6 the learners will be able to:

• Explain how electricity is produced [generated], transmitted and distributed by Eskom.
• Understand why it is important to conserve electricity at home.
• Identify and implement ways to save electricity.
• Know that there are four main stages in the national electricity grid.
• Explain what happens in a power station.
• Understand why a dynamo is used to produce electricity on a smaller scale.
• Research the amount of energy that is used by the different kitchen appliances.
• Discuss various career opportunities in the field of electricity power generation.

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