Overview
Dinosaur Substation is an operational 230 kV substation owned by Salt River Project in Arizona, United States. It plays a key role in regional grid stability and power distribution.
Dinosaur Substation is a 230 kV electrical substation located in Arizona, United States, and owned by Salt River Project (SRP). As a high-voltage facility, it is a critical node in the regional transmission network, supporting the reliable delivery of electricity to the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The substation operates at 230 kV, a standard transmission voltage in the US, and is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation. SRP, a major utility in the Southwest, manages this facility as part of its extensive transmission infrastructure, which integrates renewable energy sources and conventional generation to meet growing demand. Environmentally, the substation is situated in a semi-arid region with high solar insolation, making it well-suited for integrating solar power. Its role in voltage regulation and grid stability is vital for supporting local industrial, agricultural, and residential loads, contributing to the overall resilience of the Arizona electrical grid.
Environmental context
Located in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, the substation operates in a hot, arid climate with extreme summer temperatures. The high solar resource in the region supports significant solar generation, and the substation's 230 kV voltage level enables efficient long-distance transmission of renewable energy. Its urban-proximate location requires careful management of electromagnetic fields and land use, while the facility's design must withstand high ambient temperatures and dust storms typical of the area.
Frequently asked questions
Dinosaur Substation is located in Arizona, United States, near the city of Phoenix. Its coordinates are approximately 33.28° N, 111.52° W.
Dinosaur Substation is owned by Salt River Project (SRP), a major utility in Arizona. The operator is also Salt River Project, as indicated in the facility data.
Dinosaur Substation operates at 230 kV (230,000 volts), which is a standard high-voltage transmission level in the United States, used for long-distance power transfer.
As a US transmission asset, Dinosaur Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate electricity transmission. It also adheres to industry standards like IEEE for substation design.
Dinosaur Substation serves as a key node in Salt River Project's transmission network, stepping down voltage for distribution or interconnecting generation sources. It helps maintain grid reliability and supports power delivery to the Phoenix area.