Overview
Hockessin Substation is an operational electrical substation in Hockessin, Delaware, owned and operated by Delmarva Power. It handles voltages of 138 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Hockessin Substation is an electrical substation located in Hockessin, Delaware, United States. Owned and operated by Delmarva Power, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down high-voltage electricity for local distribution. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 138 kV for transmission and 12.47 kV for distribution. This configuration is typical for substations that connect the bulk power system to local distribution networks. As part of the PJM Interconnection, the facility adheres to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and compliance. As a key node in Delmarva Power's infrastructure, Hockessin Substation supports electricity delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. Its operational status and voltage levels indicate a medium-scale facility critical to local grid reliability.
Environmental context
Located in a suburban area of Hockessin, Delaware, the substation is situated in a mixed residential and commercial environment. The facility's voltage levels (138 kV and 12.47 kV) suggest it plays a role in both transmission and distribution, with potential electromagnetic field considerations typical of such infrastructure. The site is not in a protected ecological area, but standard environmental practices for substation operation apply.
Frequently asked questions
Hockessin Substation is located in Hockessin, Delaware, United States, at coordinates 39.790062, -75.688988.
Hockessin Substation is an electrical substation that steps down high-voltage electricity from 138 kV to 12.47 kV for local distribution, serving the Hockessin area.
Hockessin Substation is owned and operated by Delmarva Power, a utility company serving the Delmarva Peninsula.
As part of the PJM Interconnection and US grid, Hockessin Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution.
Hockessin Substation operates at 138 kV for transmission and 12.47 kV for distribution, typical for a substation connecting the bulk power system to local networks.