Overview
Broken Bow Wind Farm Substation is an operational electrical substation in Nebraska, United States, owned by NPPD. It operates at 115 kV, supporting wind farm integration into the regional grid.
Broken Bow Wind Farm Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Nebraska, United States. Owned by NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), this facility plays a key role in collecting power from the Broken Bow Wind Farm and stepping it up for transmission. The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for collector substations serving wind energy projects. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, this substation falls under the regulatory oversight of NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) and FERC for reliability standards. The 115 kV voltage level places it in the sub-transmission category, connecting local generation to the higher-voltage transmission network. Nebraska's grid is characterized by a mix of public power districts and cooperatives, with NPPD being a major player in the state's energy landscape. The substation's primary environmental significance lies in its role enabling renewable energy integration. By connecting the Broken Bow Wind Farm to the grid, it supports the displacement of fossil fuel generation and contributes to regional clean energy goals. The facility is located in a rural area of central Nebraska, where wind resources are abundant, and its operation aligns with the state's growing wind energy capacity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Nebraska, where wind energy development has expanded significantly. Its operation supports the integration of renewable power, reducing reliance on coal and natural gas. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural, and the substation's footprint is minimal, with no significant local environmental impacts beyond typical electromagnetic fields and land use.
Frequently asked questions
Broken Bow Wind Farm Substation is located in Nebraska, United States, near the Broken Bow Wind Farm. Its approximate coordinates are latitude 41.471922, longitude -99.560008.
The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for collector substations that gather power from wind turbines and feed it into the transmission grid.
The substation is owned by NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), which also operates it. NPPD is a public power utility serving much of Nebraska.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate transmission. Facilities like this also adhere to IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for substation automation.
The substation collects electricity generated by the Broken Bow Wind Farm and steps up the voltage for transmission on the regional grid, enabling the integration of wind power into the energy mix and reducing carbon emissions.