Risk: Medium Substation Operational

Little Ogeechee Substation - Georgia Power Electrical Substation in Georgia, USA

United States

Overview

Little Ogeechee Substation is an operational substation in Georgia, United States, owned by Georgia Power. It operates at 230 kV and 115 kV, serving the regional electrical grid.

Little Ogeechee Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Georgia, United States, owned and operated by Georgia Power. The facility handles voltage levels of 230 kV and 115 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and sub-transmission within the regional grid. As part of Georgia Power's infrastructure, it supports the state's growing energy demands. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which set reliability standards for the bulk power system. Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a major investor-owned utility serving millions of customers. The facility's dual voltage levels suggest it likely connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks, typical of substations in the region. Environmentally, the substation is situated in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, near the Little Ogeechee River. Its operation is critical for maintaining grid stability and reliability in southeastern Georgia. The facility's age and equipment specifics are not detailed, but its continued operational status indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance with NERC standards.

Environmental context

The substation is located near the Little Ogeechee River in Georgia, a region characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes. Its voltage level and criticality to grid stability are significant, as it serves both urban and rural loads. Typical substations in this area are subject to vegetation management and flood risk considerations.

Frequently asked questions

Little Ogeechee Substation is located in Georgia, United States, near the Little Ogeechee River at coordinates 32.006786, -81.253151.

Little Ogeechee Substation operates at 230,000 volts (230 kV) and 115,000 volts (115 kV), indicating its role in both transmission and sub-transmission.

Little Ogeechee Substation is owned by Georgia Power, a major investor-owned utility and subsidiary of Southern Company.

Substations in the US must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and security. Georgia Power adheres to these standards for all its facilities.

Substations like Little Ogeechee transform voltage levels and switch electrical circuits, playing a critical role in transmitting and distributing electricity from generation sources to consumers.
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