Overview
Lebanon Industrial Substation is an operational electrical substation in Tennessee, United States, operated by Middle Tennessee Electric. It handles voltages of 161 kV and 24.94 kV, serving industrial loads in the Lebanon area.
Lebanon Industrial Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Tennessee, United States, operated by Middle Tennessee Electric. The facility is part of the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission-level voltage for distribution to industrial customers. The substation handles primary voltage of 161 kV and secondary voltage of 24.94 kV, indicating a medium-to-large scale substation typical of industrial power supply. As a substation in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for transmission-level assets. The facility is likely equipped with modern switchgear and automation systems compliant with ISO/IEC 61850 standards, ensuring reliable and efficient power distribution. Middle Tennessee Electric, a local electric cooperative, manages the substation as part of its distribution network. The substation plays a critical role in supporting industrial activity in the Lebanon area, providing stable power to manufacturing and commercial facilities. Its location in a growing region of Tennessee underscores its importance for local economic development and grid stability. The facility's operational status and voltage levels suggest it is a key node in the regional electrical grid, contributing to reliable electricity supply for the community.
Environmental context
The substation is located in an urban-industrial area of Lebanon, Tennessee, a region with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial land use. The facility's operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential noise from transformers, but modern substations are designed to minimize environmental impact. The surrounding area is subject to typical grid reliability challenges, including storm-related outages, which the substation helps mitigate through its role in the distribution network.
Frequently asked questions
Lebanon Industrial Substation is located in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.219255, -86.330935.
Lebanon Industrial Substation operates at primary voltage of 161 kV and secondary voltage of 24.94 kV, typical for industrial power distribution.
Lebanon Industrial Substation is operated by Middle Tennessee Electric, a local electric cooperative serving the region.
As a US substation, it must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as ISO/IEC 61850 for substation automation.
The substation steps down transmission voltage for industrial customers, supporting local manufacturing and commercial activities, and enhancing grid stability in the Lebanon area.