Overview
Texas Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation in Mississippi, United States, owned by Mississippi Power. It operates at 115 kV and 23 kV voltage levels.
Texas Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Mississippi, United States. Owned by Mississippi Power, the facility serves as a key node in the regional power grid, stepping down transmission-level voltage for distribution. The substation's voltage ratings of 115 kV and 23 kV indicate its role in both high-voltage transmission and medium-voltage distribution. Operating under the regulatory framework of the United States, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards to ensure grid stability. Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is subject to FERC regulation for its transmission assets. The facility's location in the Gulf Coast region places it within an area prone to hurricanes, necessitating robust infrastructure resilience measures. The substation plays a critical role in delivering electricity to the surrounding community, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads. Its operational status and voltage levels reflect its importance in maintaining reliable power supply in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a coastal region of Mississippi, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and hurricane risks. The facility's design must account for extreme weather events to prevent outages. The surrounding area includes urban and suburban development, with potential environmental considerations such as stormwater runoff and electromagnetic field management.
Frequently asked questions
Texas Avenue Substation is located in Mississippi, United States, near coordinates 30.384871, -89.047144.
Texas Avenue Substation operates at 115,000 volts (115 kV) for transmission and 23,000 volts (23 kV) for distribution.
Texas Avenue Substation is owned by Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company.
As part of the US electrical grid, Texas Avenue Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Texas Avenue step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses, ensuring safe and reliable power delivery.