a metallic strip, bar or profile, typically housed inside switchgear, panel boards, or substation for high current power distribution. Busbars are used in power grids, in industrial power distribution and inside large buildings.
see also: profiles; bars
note: Copper busbars represent 2-3% of global copper use. They are used in switchgear, panels, motor controllers and power distrbution. Competition with aluminum is severe, especially in power distribution.