Overview
Kamiloiki Substation is an operational electrical substation in Hawaii, owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric Company. It handles voltages of 46 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Kamiloiki Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Hawaii, United States. Owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric Company, the facility plays a key role in the state's electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltages for distribution to customers. The substation operates at voltage levels of 46 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for distribution substations that connect the bulk power system to local networks. As part of the Hawaiian Electric grid, it is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for grid stability and security. Located in a residential area of Oahu, the substation supports the island's energy needs, contributing to the reliability of electricity supply for homes and businesses. Its operation is critical for maintaining voltage stability and load balancing in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban residential area of Oahu, Hawaii, where environmental considerations include proximity to communities and potential electromagnetic field exposure. The facility's age and switchgear condition are typical for a distribution substation, with standard mitigation measures for noise and visual impact. Its location in a seismically active region requires adherence to seismic design standards for electrical infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Kamiloiki Substation is located in Hawaii, United States, at coordinates 21.293570, -157.684601, serving the Oahu region.
Kamiloiki Substation is an electrical substation that steps down high-voltage electricity (46 kV) to lower voltages (12.47 kV) for distribution to homes and businesses in the area.
Kamiloiki Substation is owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric Company, the primary electric utility serving the Hawaiian Islands.
As part of the US electrical grid, Kamiloiki Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations to ensure grid stability and security.
Kamiloiki Substation operates at voltage levels of 46 kV (transmission) and 12.47 kV (distribution), typical for a distribution substation.