Overview
Beaver Dam Substation is an operational electrical substation in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. It handles voltages of 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV, serving the local grid.
Beaver Dam Substation is an electrical substation located in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV, indicating its function as a transmission-to-distribution substation. As part of the Kentucky Utilities system, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for interstate electricity transmission. This substation supports grid stability in the Beaver Dam area by connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks. Its operation is essential for delivering electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region, contributing to the overall reliability of the Kentucky power grid.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Kentucky, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and small communities. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically requires careful siting to minimize visual impact and avoid sensitive habitats. The substation's voltage levels and equipment age are factors in its environmental footprint, with modern switchgear reducing the risk of oil leaks and SF6 emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver Dam Substation is located in Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.367676, -86.878718.
Beaver Dam Substation is owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, a utility serving customers in Kentucky.
The substation handles voltages of 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV, indicating its role in stepping down transmission voltage for distribution.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Beaver Dam Substation is currently operational, actively serving the local power grid.