Overview
Pecos River Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, USA, owned and operated by Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative. It operates at 69 kV, serving the regional grid.
Pecos River Substation is an electrical substation located in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for regional use. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level infrastructure in the United States. As part of the Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative's network, it supports rural electrification and grid reliability in the Pecos River region. The facility is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for grid stability. This substation is critical for delivering electricity to communities and industries in the area, contributing to the economic activity of the region. Its location in a rural part of Texas underscores its role in extending grid access to less densely populated areas, supporting agricultural and residential power needs.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a semi-arid region of Texas near the Pecos River, an area characterized by low rainfall and high evaporation rates. Electrical infrastructure here must be designed to withstand temperature extremes and occasional dust storms. The facility's 69 kV voltage level indicates a distribution role, with potential environmental considerations related to land use and electromagnetic fields, though typical mitigation measures are in place.
Frequently asked questions
Pecos River Substation is located in Texas, United States, near the Pecos River. The exact coordinates are 30.787156, -101.818181.
Pecos River Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.
The substation is owned and operated by Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving rural areas in Texas.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Pecos River Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, even at 69 kV.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltages for distribution to local communities and industries, playing a key role in delivering electricity from high-voltage lines to end users.