Overview
Turkey Track Wind Substation is an operational substation in Texas, United States, owned by Invenergy. It operates at 138 kV, supporting wind energy transmission.
Turkey Track Wind Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States. Owned by Invenergy, the facility plays a key role in collecting and transmitting power from the Turkey Track Wind Farm to the grid. The substation operates at a voltage of 138 kV, which is typical for medium-scale wind energy integration. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ensuring compliance with reliability standards for transmission-level assets. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, it adheres to standards such as NERC CIP for cybersecurity and FERC Order 1000 for transmission planning. This substation is critical for integrating renewable energy into the Texas grid, which is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). By stepping up voltage from wind turbines, it enables efficient long-distance power transmission, supporting regional energy needs and reducing carbon emissions. Its location in rural Texas highlights the importance of substations in connecting remote renewable resources to population centers.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a semi-arid region of west Texas, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Its operation supports wind energy, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's 138 kV voltage level is suitable for connecting wind farms to the transmission grid, minimizing land use impact while maximizing renewable energy delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Turkey Track Wind Substation is located in Texas, United States, at coordinates 32.211983, -100.256451.
Turkey Track Wind Substation operates at a voltage of 138 kV, which is typical for collecting power from wind farms and transmitting it to the grid.
Turkey Track Wind Substation is owned by Invenergy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy projects.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Turkey Track Wind Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, including NERC CIP for cybersecurity and FERC Order 1000 for transmission planning.
The substation collects electricity from the Turkey Track Wind Farm and steps up the voltage to 138 kV for efficient transmission, enabling the integration of wind power into the ERCOT grid.