Overview
Screaming Eagles Substation is an operational electrical substation in Tennessee, USA, owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. It operates at 161 kV and 69 kV, serving the regional power grid.
Screaming Eagles Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), it is a key node in the regional transmission network, handling voltages of 161 kV and 69 kV. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which enforce reliability standards for bulk power systems. TVA, a federally owned corporation, manages the substation as part of its integrated power system serving the Tennessee Valley region. As part of TVA's transmission infrastructure, Screaming Eagles Substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and delivering electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Tennessee supports the region's growing energy demands and contributes to the reliability of the Southeastern U.S. power grid.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Tennessee, where the surrounding landscape includes mixed forest and agricultural land. The presence of high-voltage equipment requires careful management of electromagnetic fields and vegetation clearance to prevent outages. TVA implements environmental stewardship practices, including wildlife protection and erosion control, to minimize the substation's ecological footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Screaming Eagles Substation is located in Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.6012, -87.4556. It is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The substation operates at two voltage levels: 161 kV and 69 kV, making it a step-down or distribution substation within the TVA transmission network.
The substation is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned corporation that provides electricity to the Tennessee Valley region.
As part of the U.S. bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and security.
The substation serves as a critical node in TVA's transmission network, facilitating the reliable delivery of electricity from generation sources to local distribution systems across Tennessee.