An Overview of Utilities & Power Industry

Utilities & Power Industry Primer

Few resources are as critical to everyday life as electricity. The industry is also the backbone of the world economy, generating the energy that powers businesses in global commerce. Manufacturing, transportation, water, emergency services, and telecommunications are only a few of the industry's critical downstream dependencies, and the power grid's resilience and reliability is a fundamental need for every country's safety and security.

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But the grid is also facing significant challenges, ranging from the colossal task of moving to carbon-free intermittent energy sources to threats from severe weather events and cyberattacks.

Course: 7 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Electricity Explained

The Power Grid - Electricity Supply Chain

Generation

Supply & Demand Dynamics

Power Market Structure

Key Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Overview and evolution of the industry

Chapter 2 Breakdown

What is electricity and how is it measured?
How is electricity transmitted on power lines?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

How is electricity generated and distributed to customers?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

What different fuel sources are used in electricity generation?
What metrics are used to measure electricity generation at power plants?

Chapter 5 Breakdown

How does electricity supply meet demand?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

Regulated vs deregulated markets
Wholesale markets

Chapter 7 Breakdown

What trends are impacting the U industry?

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Utilities & Power Industry Trends

The energy transition

In addition to the two traditional objectives of a) reliably supplying electricity 24/7 and b) keeping electricity affordable, the industry is now operating with a third objective - lowering the environmental footprint of electricity by shifting to low-emissions energy sources.

Extreme weather & the aging infrastructure

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have risen significantly in the past decade, overwhelming power lines and the grid infrastructure.

The smart grid

Today, the industry uses advanced electronic smart meters to measure electricity consumption in real time. These smart meters have paved the way for a smart grid where the two ends of the electricity supply chain— generators and end users—can talk to each other.

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Perfect amount of information, VERY simply explained, great pace, great user interface, great overall look/feel, use of graphics, etc.

- Consultant

Fantastic videos with helpful visualizations! Good depth in topic to make this worth the time. Good structure with videos and actually good questions that you have to think through.

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Great content! Really learned a lot about the electrical grid and trends in the industry.

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