Overview
Upton County Solar 2 Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned by Vistra Energy. It operates at 138 kV and 34.5 kV, supporting solar energy integration into the grid.
Upton County Solar 2 Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Upton County, Texas, United States. Owned by Vistra Energy, the facility plays a key role in connecting solar generation to the transmission grid. The substation operates at voltage levels of 138 kV and 34.5 kV, typical for medium to high voltage distribution and transmission. The substation's technical specifications include dual voltage levels, with 138 kV for transmission and 34.5 kV for distribution, indicating its role as a step-up substation for solar farms. As part of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid, it operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for interstate transmission. The facility is located in a rural area of West Texas, a region with significant solar energy development. Environmentally, the substation supports renewable energy integration, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in a semi-arid region minimizes land use conflicts, and the facility is designed to handle variable solar generation. The substation contributes to grid stability and the expansion of clean energy infrastructure in Texas.
Environmental context
Located in a semi-arid region of West Texas, the substation supports solar energy integration, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The area has low population density, minimizing land use conflicts. The facility's design accommodates variable renewable generation, aiding grid stability and promoting clean energy.
Frequently asked questions
Upton County Solar 2 Substation is located in Upton County, Texas, United States, at coordinates 31.254196, -102.296163.
It is an electrical substation that steps up voltage from solar farms to transmission levels (138 kV) and distributes power at 34.5 kV, connecting renewable energy to the ERCOT grid.
The substation is owned by Vistra Energy, a major energy company in the United States.
As part of the ERCOT grid, the substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets.
The substation operates at 138 kV for transmission and 34.5 kV for distribution, typical for medium to high voltage substations.