Overview
Red Hills Tap is an operational electrical substation in the United States, operating at 138 kV. It plays a role in regional grid stability and power distribution.
Red Hills Tap is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, with coordinates 35.535390, -99.382592. The facility operates at a voltage of 138 kV, classifying it as a high-voltage substation critical for transmission and distribution within the regional power grid. As a substation in the United States, Red Hills Tap operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These bodies enforce reliability standards and oversee interstate electricity transmission. The 138 kV voltage level is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations, serving to step down power from higher transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation's operational significance lies in its role in maintaining grid reliability and supplying electricity to surrounding areas. Its location in a rural or semi-rural area of the United States suggests it may serve agricultural or small community loads, contributing to the resilience of the local electrical infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a region with a temperate climate, typical of the central United States. The surrounding area is likely characterized by open plains and agricultural land, which may influence vegetation management practices around the facility to prevent outages. The 138 kV voltage level indicates moderate electromagnetic field exposure, which is managed through standard siting and safety regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Red Hills Tap is located in the United States at coordinates 35.535390, -99.382592. It operates within the US electrical grid.
Red Hills Tap operates at 138 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission or distribution substations in the United States.
As a US substation, Red Hills Tap is subject to reliability standards set by NERC and regulatory oversight by FERC for interstate transmission aspects.
Red Hills Tap is listed as Operational, meaning it is actively functioning within the power grid.
A 138 kV substation typically steps down high-voltage transmission power for local distribution or interconnects transmission lines, playing a key role in grid stability and power delivery.