Overview
Kentucky State Hospital Substation is an operational electrical substation in Kentucky, USA, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV.
Kentucky State Hospital Substation is an electrical substation located in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. The facility is operational and serves as a node in the regional power grid, stepping down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. The substation operates with a voltage of 69,000 volts (69 kV) on the primary side and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV) on the secondary side, typical for a distribution substation that connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks. As part of the Kentucky Utilities system, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability. This substation plays a critical role in supplying electricity to the Kentucky State Hospital and surrounding areas. Its location in a rural setting underscores its importance for maintaining reliable power to essential facilities. Its operational status indicates ongoing grid support.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Kentucky, where the local grid supports a mix of residential, agricultural, and institutional loads. The voltage levels (69 kV and 12.47 kV) indicate a distribution substation that is less likely to have significant environmental footprint compared to large transmission substations. However, its proximity to a hospital means reliability is critical, and any outages could impact essential services.
Frequently asked questions
Kentucky State Hospital Substation is located in Kentucky, United States, near coordinates 37.703162, -84.758132.
The substation is owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, a regulated utility serving Kentucky.
The substation handles primary voltage of 69 kV and secondary voltage of 12.47 kV, typical for a distribution substation.
As part of the US grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and is regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
Substations like this step down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for local distribution, ensuring reliable electricity supply to homes, businesses, and critical facilities like hospitals.