Overview
Beaver Sam Substation is an operational electrical substation in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV.
Beaver Sam Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Kentucky, United States. Owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, the facility plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), indicating it serves as a distribution substation that reduces high-voltage transmission power for delivery to end users. As part of the Kentucky Utilities grid, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for interstate power transmission. Beaver Sam Substation supports the electrical infrastructure of the surrounding area, contributing to grid stability and reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Kentucky places it within a region with a mix of coal, natural gas, and renewable energy generation, and the substation helps integrate these sources into the local distribution network.
Environmental context
The substation's location in rural Kentucky means it is situated in an area with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Electrical infrastructure like this substation can have localized environmental impacts, including electromagnetic fields and land use changes. However, as a distribution substation, its footprint is relatively small, and it is designed to operate within regulatory environmental standards. The surrounding ecosystem may include wildlife corridors and water bodies, but specific protected areas are not identified.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver Sam Substation is located in Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.403031, -86.886660.
Beaver Sam Substation operates at 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), typical for a distribution substation.
Beaver Sam Substation is owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, a utility serving customers in Kentucky.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate transmission. Kentucky Utilities follows these standards.
A distribution substation steps down high transmission voltages to lower voltages suitable for local distribution to homes and businesses, ensuring safe and reliable electricity delivery.