Overview
Barryton Substation is an operational electrical substation in Michigan, United States, owned by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Barryton Substation is an electrical substation located in Barryton, Michigan, United States. Owned and operated by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, the facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution-level infrastructure in rural cooperative systems. As a substation owned by a generation and transmission cooperative, Barryton Substation is subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its interconnection to the bulk power system. The facility likely includes switchgear and transformers to step down voltage for local distribution, with age and condition typical of cooperative assets in the Midwest. The substation supports the electrical infrastructure of the surrounding rural community, ensuring stable power delivery to residential and agricultural customers. Its location in central Michigan places it within a region served by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which coordinates grid reliability and market operations across multiple states.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Michigan, characterized by agricultural land and scattered woodlands. The local environment is typical of the Midwest, with seasonal temperature extremes that can affect electrical equipment performance. The facility's 69 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a distribution hub, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors.
Frequently asked questions
Barryton Substation is located in Barryton, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 43.756459, -85.245554.
Barryton Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations.
Barryton Substation is owned and operated by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving Michigan.
Substations in the United States are subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for grid interconnection. Additionally, facilities may follow IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for automation and protection.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission-level voltage to distribution levels for local delivery, serving as a critical node in the power grid for rural or suburban areas.