megawatts by microwave

The post details the historical development of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and its pioneering role in electrical communications and distribution through the construction of dams, particularly the Bonneville and Grand Coulee dams on the Columbia River. It discusses the technological advancements in microwave communications and protective relaying as vital components of electrical infrastructure, tracking BPA's evolution and its impact on the Pacific Northwest's industry and power distribution practices from the early 20th century to the present.