Pilot Knob Substation - 161 kV Electrical Substation in the United States

Pilot Knob Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, with coordinates 32.73647, -114.712655. The facility operates at a voltage of 161 kV, classifying it as a high-voltage substation critical for transmission and distribution networks. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes NERC reliability standards and FERC oversight for transmission-level assets. At 161 kV, this facility is typical of medium-to-high voltage substations that interconnect regional power grids and support load centers. Environmentally, the substation's location in a rural or semi-rural area suggests it may serve agricultural or small community loads. Its role in the grid ensures reliable electricity supply, contributing to local economic activities and community services.

The substation is situated in a region with arid climate, typical of the southwestern United States. Its operation supports local power distribution, potentially serving agricultural irrigation and residential needs. The 161 kV voltage level indicates it is part of the transmission network, which can have visual and electromagnetic field impacts on the surrounding landscape.