Overview
Walled Lake Substation is an operational electrical substation in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by DTE Energy. It operates at 40 kV and 4.8 kV, serving the local grid.
Walled Lake Substation is an electrical substation located in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by DTE Energy. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network. The substation operates at voltage levels of 40 kV and 4.8 kV, typical for distribution-level infrastructure. As part of DTE Energy's grid, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for transmission-level assets, though distribution substations like this one are primarily governed by state utility commissions. The substation serves the Walled Lake area, contributing to grid stability and local electricity supply. Its location in a suburban setting near Detroit places it within a region with significant industrial and residential demand, underscoring its importance to community service and energy reliability.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a suburban area of southeastern Michigan, a region with a temperate climate and seasonal weather variations. Electrical infrastructure in this area must withstand winter storms and occasional heat waves, which can affect grid reliability. The facility's voltage levels and urban proximity highlight its role in balancing local load and maintaining power quality.
Frequently asked questions
Walled Lake Substation is located in Michigan, United States, near the city of Walled Lake. Its coordinates are approximately 42.5385 N, -83.4815 W.
Walled Lake Substation is an electrical substation that steps down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. It operates at 40 kV and 4.8 kV, serving residential and commercial customers in the Walled Lake area.
Walled Lake Substation is owned and operated by DTE Energy, a major utility company serving southeastern Michigan.
In the United States, substations are subject to NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate transmission. Distribution substations also comply with state utility commission rules.
Walled Lake Substation operates at two voltage levels: 40 kV (40,000 volts) and 4.8 kV (4,800 volts), typical for distribution substations.