A grid substation receives high voltage transmission electricity and steps it down using transformers for distribution. It contains equipment like lightning arresters, bus bars, protective relays, circuit breakers, isolators, current and potential transformers, power transformers, earthing systems, capacitor banks, and battery banks. The 132kV Mahaveer Nagar GSS in Kota has a capacity of 115MVA, receives power on a 132kV feeder and distributes it on lower voltage feeders to supply various areas.