Overview
Kimbolton Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, serving the local grid.
Kimbolton Substation is an electrical substation located in Ohio, United States, and is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a major utility in the region. The facility is operational and plays a role in the distribution and transmission of electricity within the state's power grid. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, indicating its function in stepping down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. As part of AEP Ohio's infrastructure, it is subject to regulatory oversight by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and must comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards to ensure grid stability. Kimbolton Substation contributes to the electrical infrastructure of rural Ohio, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. Its operation is critical for maintaining reliable power supply and integrating with the broader regional transmission network managed by PJM Interconnection.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Ohio, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and small communities. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically requires careful management of vegetation to prevent outages and minimize fire risk. The facility's voltage levels suggest it serves as a distribution substation, which may have localized environmental impacts during construction or maintenance, but operational effects are generally limited to electromagnetic fields and noise.
Frequently asked questions
Kimbolton Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.147818, -81.558037. It is owned and operated by AEP Ohio.
Kimbolton Substation operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, which are typical for distribution substations stepping down transmission voltage for local use.
Kimbolton Substation is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power that serves customers in Ohio.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and are regulated by state public utility commissions, such as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
Substations are critical nodes in the electrical grid that transform voltage levels, switch circuits, and help control power flow. They ensure electricity is safely transmitted from generation sources to distribution networks serving end users.