Overview
Hawley Municipal Substation is an operational electrical substation in Hawley, Minnesota, owned and operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Hawley Municipal Substation is an electrical substation located in Hawley, Minnesota, United States. Owned and operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative, this facility plays a role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations in rural areas. As part of the Minnkota Power Cooperative system, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for grid stability and security. This substation supports the electrical needs of the Hawley community and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures continued power delivery, contributing to the reliability of the local grid. The facility's location in a rural setting underscores its importance in maintaining service to less densely populated regions.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Minnesota, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural fields and small communities. The 69 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a distribution substation, with lower environmental footprint compared to high-voltage transmission facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Hawley Municipal Substation is located in Hawley, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 46.881181, -96.317885.
Hawley Municipal Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for distribution-level substations.
Hawley Municipal Substation is owned and operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Substations in the United States are subject to NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution. Additionally, substations may follow IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for automation and protection.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage to distribution levels, serving local communities and industries. It is a critical link between high-voltage transmission lines and lower-voltage distribution networks.