Fenner Wind Farm Station - 115 kV Substation in New York, United States

Fenner Wind Farm Station is a substation located in New York, United States, owned and operated by National Grid. The facility operates at a voltage of 115 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation that plays a key role in collecting and transmitting power from the Fenner Wind Farm to the broader electrical grid. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ensuring compliance with reliability standards for transmission-level assets. As part of National Grid's network, it adheres to strict operational protocols for grid stability and safety. This substation is critical for integrating renewable energy from the Fenner Wind Farm into the grid, supporting New York's clean energy goals. Its location in a rural area with significant wind resources highlights its role in enabling sustainable power generation while maintaining grid reliability.

The substation is situated in a rural area of New York, surrounded by agricultural land and wind turbines. Its operation supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by facilitating the transmission of wind-generated electricity. The facility's design and maintenance consider local wildlife and land use, with measures to minimize ecological disruption.