Overview
Voice of America Substation (Abandoned) is a former electrical substation in the United States, located at coordinates 35.698793, -77.154669. The facility is currently listed as operational.
Voice of America Substation (Abandoned) is a substation located in the United States, with coordinates 35.698793, -77.154669. The facility is categorized as a substation and is currently marked as operational. The plant type is substation, which plays a critical role in voltage transformation and distribution within the electrical grid. As a substation in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Substations typically handle voltage levels ranging from distribution to transmission, and their design often follows standards such as IEEE C37 for switchgear and IEC 61850 for automation. The specific voltage level and configuration of this substation are not detailed in available data. The environmental context of this substation includes its location in a region that may experience typical weather patterns affecting grid stability. Substations are essential for maintaining reliable power supply to surrounding communities and industries. The operational status suggests ongoing maintenance or potential future reactivation, contributing to the resilience of the local electrical infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a region with a temperate climate, which can influence equipment aging and maintenance cycles. Proximity to urban or rural areas affects the criticality of the substation for grid stability.
Frequently asked questions
Voice of America Substation (Abandoned) is located in the United States at coordinates 35.698793, -77.154669.
The substation is currently listed as operational, despite being referred to as 'abandoned' in its name.
It is a substation, which is a key component of the electrical grid used for voltage transformation and distribution.
Substations in the U.S. are regulated by NERC reliability standards and FERC for transmission-level assets, with equipment standards like IEEE C37 and IEC 61850 for automation.
Substations manage voltage levels and route electricity, ensuring reliable power delivery. Their age, location, and maintenance impact grid resilience.