Overview
Bentonville Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by KAMO Power. It handles voltage levels of 69 kV and 12 kV, serving the local grid.
Bentonville Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by KAMO Power. The facility plays a role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltages for distribution. The substation operates with voltage levels of 69 kV and 12 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution applications. As part of the US grid, it falls under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets, ensuring grid stability and compliance. This facility contributes to the reliability of the local power supply, serving communities in the area. Its operational status and integration into KAMO Power's network support the broader electrical infrastructure of the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Missouri, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and forests. The facility's voltage levels and role in the grid are typical for serving rural communities, with considerations for wildlife and land use in its siting.
Frequently asked questions
Bentonville Substation is located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 38.078 N, -93.461 W, in the state of Missouri.
Bentonville Substation is owned and operated by KAMO Power, a electric cooperative that provides power to rural areas in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Bentonville Substation handles voltage levels of 69 kV (kilovolts) and 12 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution in rural electrical grids.
As part of the US electrical grid, Bentonville Substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and compliance with federal requirements.
Substations like Bentonville step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages for local use, and they also provide switching, protection, and monitoring functions to maintain grid reliability.