Overview
Crookston American Sugar Subdivision is an operational substation in Crookston, Minnesota, owned by Otter Tail Power. It operates at 41.6 kV, serving the local electrical grid.
Crookston American Sugar Subdivision is a substation located in Crookston, Minnesota, United States. Owned and operated by Otter Tail Power, this facility plays a key role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at a voltage of 41.6 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or primary distribution levels. As part of Otter Tail Power's network, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, ensuring grid stability and compliance. This facility supports the electrical needs of the Crookston area, including the American Sugar beet processing plant, which is a major industrial consumer. Its location in rural Minnesota highlights its importance in maintaining reliable power supply to agricultural and industrial operations in the region.
Environmental context
Located in rural Minnesota, the substation is situated in an area with cold winters and agricultural land use. The 41.6 kV voltage level indicates it serves local distribution needs, with potential environmental considerations including electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors. Typical substations in this region are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Crookston American Sugar Subdivision is located in Crookston, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 47.767325, -96.631669.
The substation operates at a voltage of 41.6 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or primary distribution in the United States.
The substation is owned by Otter Tail Power, a utility company serving Minnesota and the surrounding region.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution assets.
Substations like this one step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for local distribution, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses, and industrial facilities.