Shugga Substation - Operational 69 kV Substation in the United States

Shugga Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 40.1746, -84.9920. The facility operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, which classifies it as a medium-voltage substation typically serving local distribution networks or sub-transmission systems. As a substation in the United States, Shugga Substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight for transmission-level assets. The 69 kV voltage level is common for sub-transmission systems that connect bulk power transmission to distribution networks, often serving industrial or urban areas. The substation's location in the Midwest region of the United States places it within a grid that supports a mix of agricultural, industrial, and residential loads. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local grid reliability and power delivery to end users.

The substation is situated in a rural area of the Midwest, characterized by agricultural land and scattered residential developments. The 69 kV voltage level indicates it is part of the sub-transmission network, which typically has lower environmental impact than high-voltage lines but still requires right-of-way management and vegetation control. Typical substations of this scale use air-insulated or gas-insulated switchgear with minimal local ecological disturbance.