Overview
Orange Park North Switch #2 CLAY is an operational substation in Florida, United States, owned and operated by Clay Electric Cooperative. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local electrical grid.
Orange Park North Switch #2 CLAY is a substation located in Orange Park, Florida, United States. Owned and operated by Clay Electric Cooperative, this facility is part of the regional electrical infrastructure that distributes power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution-level facilities. As a substation operating under the jurisdiction of the United States, this facility adheres to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight for transmission-level assets. The 115 kV voltage level places it in the medium-voltage range, commonly used for local distribution networks. Clay Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility, manages this substation as part of its broader grid infrastructure in Clay County. The substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and ensuring reliable electricity supply to the surrounding community. Its operational status contributes to the resilience of the local power system, supporting both residential needs and economic activities in the region. The facility's location in a suburban area near Jacksonville underscores its importance in meeting growing energy demands.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a suburban area of northeastern Florida, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and hurricane risks. These weather patterns can impact grid reliability, necessitating robust infrastructure design. The facility's location near residential zones requires careful management of electromagnetic fields and noise, though typical substation operations have minimal environmental footprint. The surrounding ecosystem includes wetlands and pine flatwoods, which are sensitive to land disturbance.
Frequently asked questions
Orange Park North Switch #2 CLAY is a substation located in Orange Park, Florida, United States, at coordinates 30.1825, -81.7308.
The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution networks in the United States.
The substation is owned and operated by Clay Electric Cooperative, a member-owned electric utility serving parts of Florida.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down transmission-level voltage for local distribution, serving as a critical node for delivering electricity to homes and businesses.