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I had to explain "reactive power" which is "BAD" power that can cause voltage collapse on a power line as per Prof. Sauer of the University of Illinois, presented courtesy of the University of Wisconsin:
http://www.pserc.wisc.edu/.../special.../Sauer_Reactive_Power_Sep_2003.pdf?
Or from the thesis of a University of Wisconsin student:
http://www.ece.wisc.edu/~dobson/PAPERS/luMSnofigs.pdf
The wiring of a power grid is not as simple as just connections between devices.
One of the chief concerns is whether generators on the grid are synced and are temporally accurate enough to prevent phase drift.
Imagine, instead of electric distribution; we were talking about water distribution in an arid area. Many people might have large pools in their back yards that could collect rainwater. Suppose we were going to avail ourselves of their water collection capacity by allowing them to pump water that they've collected into the water distribution system. Might not the local water district have some misgivings about allowing people to pump water into the distribution system? They might be concerned about the quality of the water that goes into the system. However, when this is pointed out as a legitimate concern; suppose someone pooh-poohs the concern, and states that the water district is only concerned about its "revenue stream", and that water quality is a red herring. All the plumbing used is "fully integrated".
Now tell us again; where did you get your degree in Electrical Engineering????
PamW
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