Overview
Lowman 230/115 Switching Station is an operational substation in Alabama, USA, owned by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. It operates at 230 kV and 115 kV voltage levels.
Lowman 230/115 Switching Station is a substation located in Alabama, United States, owned and operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional electrical grid, handling voltage levels of 230 kV and 115 kV, which are typical for transmission and sub-transmission infrastructure. 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 the bulk power system. As a switching station, it facilitates the routing and control of electrical power without transformation, playing a critical role in grid stability and flexibility. Environmentally, the substation is situated in a rural area of Alabama, where it supports the integration of local generation resources and ensures reliable power delivery to surrounding communities. Its operation aligns with the reliability requirements of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC), contributing to the overall resilience of the regional grid.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Alabama, where the surrounding landscape includes forests and agricultural land. Its operation is part of the regional grid that supports local communities and industries, with minimal direct environmental impact beyond land use and electromagnetic fields. The facility's design and maintenance follow standard practices to mitigate any ecological effects.
Frequently asked questions
Lowman 230/115 Switching Station is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 31.486431, -87.911756.
The substation operates at two voltage levels: 230 kV and 115 kV, which are typical for transmission and sub-transmission in the US grid.
The substation is owned and operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving Alabama and Florida.
As part of the US bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, including requirements for maintenance and cybersecurity.
A switching station routes and controls electrical power without transforming voltage, allowing for flexible grid operation and isolation of faults.