ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tres Amigas SuperStation

So imagine you and your three best friends want to share some toys, but you all live in different houses. It’s kind of hard to share toys that way, right?

That’s kind of how electricity works. Different parts of the country have different sources of power, and it can be hard to share that energy with other areas when the power grids aren’t connected.

That’s where the Tres Amigas Superstation comes in. It’s like a giant playdate for electricity!

The superstation is a big hub where three different power grids - one from the east coast, one from the west coast, and one from the middle of the country - can all connect and share power. Instead of three separate playdates, everyone can come together in one spot and share their toys.

This makes it easier for different areas to get energy from each other, even if they’re far away. It also helps make sure there’s enough power to go around, so we can all turn on our lights and watch our favorite shows without worrying about running out of energy.

Overall, the Tres Amigas Superstation helps make sure energy is shared and balanced across the country, so we can all have the power we need.