Overview
Belzoni Substation is an operational electrical substation in Mississippi, United States, owned and operated by Entergy Mississippi. It handles voltages of 115 kV and 13.86 kV, serving the local grid.
Belzoni Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Belzoni, Mississippi, United States. Owned and operated by Entergy Mississippi, this facility plays a key role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 115 kV for transmission and 13.86 kV for distribution, typical of medium-scale substations in the US. As part of Entergy Mississippi's network, it is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation, ensuring grid stability and compliance with federal and regional requirements. This substation supports the electrical needs of the Belzoni area and surrounding communities, contributing to the reliability of the local power supply. Its location in the Mississippi Delta region places it within an area prone to severe weather, making grid resilience an important operational consideration.
Environmental context
The substation is located in the Mississippi Delta, a region with flat terrain and agricultural land use. The area is prone to flooding and severe storms, which can impact electrical infrastructure. The 115 kV transmission lines connected to this substation traverse rural and semi-urban areas, requiring vegetation management and storm hardening to maintain reliability.
Frequently asked questions
Belzoni Substation is located in Belzoni, Mississippi, United States, at coordinates 33.184859, -90.500674.
Belzoni Substation operates at 115 kV for transmission and 13.86 kV for distribution, typical for a substation stepping down high voltage for local use.
Belzoni Substation is owned and operated by Entergy Mississippi, a major electric utility serving parts of Mississippi.
As part of the US electrical grid, Belzoni Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Belzoni transform voltage levels and switch electrical circuits, ensuring efficient power transmission and distribution to homes and businesses.