Overview
Corner Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It operates at 138 kV and 13.09 kV, serving the regional grid.
Corner Substation is an electrical substation located in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a major utility in the region. The facility is operational and plays a role in the transmission and distribution of electricity within the local grid infrastructure. The substation operates at voltage levels of 138 kV and 13.09 kV, indicating its function in stepping down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for distribution. As part of the AEP Ohio network, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for transmission-level assets. Corner Substation contributes to grid stability and reliability in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Ohio places it within a state with a diverse energy mix, including coal, natural gas, and renewables, and the substation helps integrate these sources into the broader electrical infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, where electrical infrastructure supports both population centers and agricultural activities. The voltage levels indicate its role in medium-to-high voltage transmission, which can have localized environmental considerations such as electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors. The facility's age and specific environmental impact are not detailed, but typical substations in this region are designed to minimize ecological disruption through standard siting and mitigation practices.
Frequently asked questions
Corner Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 39.307162, -81.656860.
Corner Substation operates at 138 kV and 13.09 kV, indicating it handles high-voltage transmission and steps down to distribution levels.
Corner Substation is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Corner Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission assets.
Substations like Corner Substation transform voltage levels and switch circuits to ensure reliable electricity transmission and distribution to consumers.