Overview
Switzer Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by Evergy. It handles voltage levels of 161 kV and 13 kV, supporting regional grid stability.
Switzer Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by Evergy, a major utility serving Kansas and Missouri. The facility handles voltage levels of 161 kV and 13 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and distribution within the regional power grid. As a substation operating under the jurisdiction of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Switzer Substation adheres to mandatory reliability standards. The dual voltage levels suggest it serves as a step-down point, connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks, typical for substations in urban or suburban settings. The substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and power quality for the surrounding area. Its location near Kansas City places it within a densely populated region with significant industrial and residential demand, underscoring its importance to local energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a temperate continental climate zone, with hot summers and cold winters that can increase electricity demand for cooling and heating. Its urban location near Kansas City means it supports a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial loads, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and stormwater runoff from the facility.
Frequently asked questions
Switzer Substation is located in the United States, near Kansas City, with coordinates 38.899184, -94.699768.
Switzer Substation is owned and operated by Evergy, a major electric utility serving Kansas and Missouri.
Switzer Substation handles voltage levels of 161,000 volts (161 kV) and 13,000 volts (13 kV), indicating its role in both transmission and distribution.
As part of the US electrical grid, Switzer Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Switzer Substation is currently operational, actively contributing to the regional power grid.