Overview
Dark Hollow Substation is an operational electrical substation in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Dark Hollow Substation is an electrical substation located in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), indicating it serves as a distribution substation that receives power from higher-voltage transmission lines and reduces it for delivery to end users. As part of the Kentucky Utilities system, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability. This substation supports the electrical infrastructure of the surrounding area, contributing to reliable power supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in rural Kentucky underscores the importance of distributed substations in maintaining grid resilience across diverse geographic regions.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Kentucky, where the local environment is characterized by rolling hills and forested terrain. Electrical infrastructure in such settings must consider vegetation management to prevent outages and minimize wildfire risk.
Frequently asked questions
Dark Hollow Substation is located in Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.697298, -83.991719.
Dark Hollow Substation is a distribution substation that steps down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines (69 kV) to lower voltages (12.47 kV) for local distribution to homes and businesses.
Dark Hollow Substation is owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, a regulated electric utility serving customers in Kentucky.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. State-level public service commissions also oversee safety and service quality.
Dark Hollow Substation operates at 69,000 volts (69 kV) on the high side and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV) on the low side, typical for a distribution substation.