Overview
Browns Valley Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by Otter Tail Power Company. It handles voltages of 230 kV and 41.6 kV, serving the regional grid.
Browns Valley Substation is an electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by Otter Tail Power Company. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional transmission and distribution network, handling multiple voltage levels. The substation operates at 230 kV and 41.6 kV, indicating its function in both high-voltage transmission and lower-voltage distribution. As part of the US electrical infrastructure, it falls under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for grid stability and interconnections. This substation supports the local power grid by stepping down transmission voltages for distribution to customers. Its location in a rural area of the Upper Midwest contributes to the reliability of electricity supply for the surrounding communities and industries.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Minnesota, near the Browns Valley community. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural, with croplands and grasslands. Electrical infrastructure in such areas is critical for powering irrigation, farming operations, and rural homes. The substation's voltage levels and equipment age are typical for regional distribution networks, with environmental considerations including electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors.
Frequently asked questions
Browns Valley Substation is located in the United States, near the community of Browns Valley in Minnesota. Its coordinates are approximately 45.6456 N, -96.8637 W.
Browns Valley Substation is owned and operated by Otter Tail Power Company, a utility serving parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The substation handles two voltage levels: 230 kV for high-voltage transmission and 41.6 kV for sub-transmission or distribution.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission and wholesale electricity markets.
The substation steps down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for local distribution, ensuring reliable electricity supply to homes, farms, and businesses in the region.