Overview
Bunge Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by MidAmerican Energy. It operates at voltages of 161 kV and 13.2 kV, serving the regional grid.
Bunge Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by MidAmerican Energy, a major utility in the Midwest. The facility operates at primary voltage levels of 161 kV and 13.2 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and distribution within the regional power grid. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, Bunge Substation is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets. The 161 kV voltage level classifies it as a sub-transmission or transmission substation, critical for bulk power transfer and grid stability in the surrounding area. The substation's location near Council Bluffs, Iowa, places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial loads. Its operation supports local energy distribution and contributes to the reliability of the MidAmerican Energy network, which serves over 1.5 million customers across the Midwest.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a temperate continental climate, where seasonal temperature extremes can affect grid demand. Its urban-rural interface location means it serves both residential and agricultural loads. The 161 kV voltage level indicates a role in regional transmission, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors.
Frequently asked questions
Bunge Substation is located in the United States, near Council Bluffs, Iowa, at coordinates 41.156601, -95.805219.
Bunge Substation operates at primary voltages of 161 kV and 13.2 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and distribution.
Bunge Substation is owned and operated by MidAmerican Energy, a major utility serving customers in the Midwest.
As a U.S. electrical substation, Bunge Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission assets.
A 161 kV substation typically serves as a sub-transmission or transmission facility, stepping down voltage for distribution or interconnecting bulk power systems to enhance grid reliability.