Overview
Robersonville Substation is an operational electrical substation in North Carolina, United States, owned and operated by Dominion Energy. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local grid.
Robersonville Substation is an operational electrical substation located in North Carolina, United States. Owned and operated by Dominion Energy, the facility operates at a voltage level of 115 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation within the regional transmission network. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, the substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Dominion Energy, a major utility in the region, ensures compliance with reliability standards and grid stability requirements. The 115 kV voltage level is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations that serve local communities and industrial areas. The substation plays a key role in the local electrical grid, stepping down higher transmission voltages for distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Robersonville area. Its operation supports the reliability of the regional power supply and contributes to the overall stability of the Eastern Interconnection.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of North Carolina, where the surrounding environment includes agricultural land and small communities. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically has a low direct environmental impact, though it supports the integration of renewable energy sources like solar farms that are increasingly common in the region. The 115 kV voltage level indicates a moderate scale of infrastructure, with standard environmental mitigation measures for noise and electromagnetic fields.
Frequently asked questions
Robersonville Substation is located in North Carolina, United States, near the town of Robersonville. Its approximate coordinates are 35.8176 N, -77.2570 W.
Robersonville Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.
Robersonville Substation is owned and operated by Dominion Energy, a major utility company serving parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and other states.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. These standards cover grid reliability, cybersecurity, and maintenance practices.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages (e.g., 230 kV) to distribution levels (e.g., 12 kV) for local delivery to homes and businesses. It also provides switching and protection functions.