Overview
King Mountain Northwest Substation is an operational substation in Texas, United States, owned by NextEra Energy. It operates at 138 kV and 34.5 kV, serving the regional electrical grid.
King Mountain Northwest Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States, owned and operated by NextEra Energy. The facility handles voltage levels of 138 kV and 34.5 kV, positioning it as a medium-voltage substation critical for local power distribution and transmission integration. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which enforce reliability standards for bulk power systems. As part of the Texas Interconnection, the facility adheres to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) protocols, ensuring grid stability and compliance with mandatory reliability standards. This substation plays a key role in the electrical infrastructure of the region, supporting the integration of renewable energy resources, particularly wind power from nearby farms. Its strategic location in West Texas contributes to the reliability of the local grid and facilitates the transmission of electricity to load centers.
Environmental context
Located in West Texas, the substation operates in a semi-arid region with significant wind energy potential. The area's electrical infrastructure supports large-scale wind farms, and the substation's voltage levels are designed to handle variable renewable generation. The facility's environmental context includes considerations for wildlife corridors and land use, typical for substations in rural settings.
Frequently asked questions
King Mountain Northwest Substation is located in Texas, United States, at coordinates 31.252640, -102.238386.
The substation operates at 138 kV and 34.5 kV, typical for medium-voltage substations in the US grid.
The substation is owned and operated by NextEra Energy, a leading renewable energy company in the United States.
The substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, as part of the US bulk power system. It also follows ERCOT protocols for the Texas Interconnection.
The substation supports local power distribution and transmission, integrating renewable energy from West Texas wind farms into the regional grid.