Overview
Miflin Substation is an operational electrical substation in Alabama, United States, operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. It operates at 115 kV, serving regional grid stability.
Miflin Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Alabama, United States, operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. The facility operates at a voltage of 115 kV, placing it in the medium-voltage range typical for distribution and sub-transmission substations in the region. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, the substation is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets. PowerSouth Energy Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative serving Alabama and Florida, and this substation likely plays a role in distributing power to local communities or industrial customers. The substation's operational status and voltage level indicate its importance for local grid stability. Its location in Alabama, a state with a mix of urban and rural areas, suggests it supports both residential and commercial loads. The facility contributes to the reliability of the regional power supply under the cooperative's service area.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can affect equipment aging and maintenance needs. Its voltage level of 115 kV is typical for sub-transmission, balancing efficiency and safety in both urban and rural settings.
Frequently asked questions
Miflin Substation is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 30.373533, -87.568167.
Miflin Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.
Miflin Substation is operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving parts of Alabama and Florida.
In the United States, substations are subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets. Facilities operating at 115 kV typically fall under these frameworks.
A 115 kV substation serves as a node in the electrical grid, stepping down voltage from higher transmission levels for distribution to local customers, or interconnecting generation sources.