Overview
Dupont Seaford Substation is an operational electrical substation in Seaford, Delaware, United States, operating at 69 kV and serving the local grid.
Dupont Seaford Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Seaford, Delaware, United States. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation typical of distribution-level infrastructure in the region. As a substation in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework established by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These bodies enforce reliability standards for the bulk power system, ensuring grid stability and security. The 69 kV voltage level indicates that this substation likely serves as a distribution substation, stepping down transmission voltages for local industrial or residential use. The substation is situated in Seaford, a town in Sussex County, Delaware. Its location supports the electrical needs of the surrounding community and industrial facilities, including the nearby DuPont plant. The substation plays a role in maintaining reliable power supply to the area, contributing to the regional grid's resilience.
Environmental context
The substation is located in Seaford, Delaware, a coastal area with a temperate climate. The region's electrical infrastructure must withstand occasional severe weather events such as nor'easters and hurricanes. The 69 kV substation is part of the distribution network that serves local residential and industrial loads, with its environmental impact primarily related to land use and electromagnetic fields.
Frequently asked questions
Dupont Seaford Substation is located in Seaford, Delaware, United States, at coordinates 38.630644, -75.624513.
Dupont Seaford Substation operates at 69 kV, which is a common voltage for distribution substations in the United States.
The substation is currently operational, as indicated by its status in the UtilityRadar database.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which ensure grid stability and security.
A 69 kV substation typically serves as a distribution substation, stepping down higher transmission voltages to lower levels for local distribution to homes and businesses.