Electricity networks with substations and detailed infrastructure
The power grid
On the map of the electricity grid, we show the global infrastructure of the electricity grids from high to low voltage with substations and power plants - all based on OSM data. The elements can be visualized individually via a fold-out selection bar to the left of the map.
Many of the substations are presented with detailed infrastructure such as power transformers, busbars, breakers and circuit breakers.
The individual grids are displayed descending depending on their voltage ranges in a scale change. The more you zoom into the map, the more details are visible.
The following subdivisions in different colors are switchable:
- Maximum voltage range, 7 ratings, shades of red
220k .. 765k - High-voltage range, 3 ratings, shades of yellow
50k.. 115k - Medium-voltage range, 3 ratings, shades of green
3k .. 30k - Low-voltage range, 2 ratings, shades of purple
200 .. 500 - DC voltage range, 2 ratings, shades of pink
<80k, ≥80k - Other power lines, blue
mostly without voltage specification
Power cables that are laid underground, under water or inside buildings are shown as dashed lines.
European traction power grid
The European traction power grid is separated from general power grid and covers voltages between 6kV and 380kV.
The color schema is the same as above.
Electrification
The electrification of railway lines is also an independent section that includes overhead lines and power rails where power rails are shown as dashed lines. The voltage range is between 500V and 25kV and includes AC and DC lines.
Remember clippings and share them
You can save map sections with the bookmark function of your browser. Here, the map section and all selected POIs and geometries are stored.
You can also easily copy and save the current browser line (URL). The link thus produced can be send to someone. After clicking on this Link the map will open then as you have set it with the switchable POIs.
Change and supplement data
Clicking the right mouse button on the map opens a context menu. From this menu, you can select an editor for OSM, where then the selected map section is opened for editing.
To edit you need a benevolent OSM account, you can create at any time for free.
By using the menu, it is also possible to display an aerial view of the current section.