Overview
Bull Shoals Substation is an operational electrical substation in Arkansas, United States, owned and operated by Entergy Arkansas. It handles voltages of 161 kV and 13.86 kV, serving the regional grid.
Bull Shoals Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Arkansas, United States. Owned and operated by Entergy Arkansas, it plays a key role in the regional transmission and distribution network. The facility is part of the broader Entergy system, which serves customers across multiple states. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 161 kV for transmission and 13.86 kV for distribution, indicating its function as a step-down substation connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which enforce reliability standards for grid stability. Located in a rural area near Bull Shoals Lake, the substation supports local communities and industries by ensuring reliable power delivery. Its operational status and integration into Entergy's grid highlight its importance for regional energy security and economic activity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of northern Arkansas, near Bull Shoals Lake, a major reservoir. The surrounding landscape includes forests and recreational areas, making environmental considerations important for minimizing visual and ecological impact. As an electrical substation, it operates with standard electromagnetic field management and oil containment measures to protect local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Bull Shoals Substation is located in Arkansas, United States, near Bull Shoals Lake. Its coordinates are approximately 36.37° N, -92.58° W.
Bull Shoals Substation operates at two voltage levels: 161 kV for transmission and 13.86 kV for distribution, indicating it is a step-down substation.
Bull Shoals Substation is owned and operated by Entergy Arkansas, a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, which provides electricity to customers in Arkansas and other states.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Bull Shoals Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which ensure grid stability and security.
Substations like Bull Shoals are critical for voltage transformation and switching, connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks to deliver electricity to homes and businesses.