Overview
Weodowee Substation is an operational electrical substation in Alabama, United States, owned by Alabama Power. It operates at voltages of 46 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Weodowee Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Alabama, United States. Owned and operated by Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, this facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network that supplies electricity to communities in eastern Alabama. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 46,000 volts (46 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), indicating it serves both sub-transmission and distribution functions. As a substation, it steps down higher-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages suitable for local distribution. The facility is regulated under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for reliability and grid stability. Weodowee Substation plays a critical role in maintaining reliable electricity supply to the surrounding area. Its location in rural Alabama supports residential, agricultural, and small commercial customers. Typical Alabama Power substations are maintained to meet NERC reliability requirements, ensuring consistent power delivery.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of eastern Alabama, characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land. The local environment is typical of the Piedmont region, with rolling hills and moderate climate. Substations like Weodowee have minimal direct environmental impact, though their operation supports the broader electrical grid. The voltage levels (46 kV and 12.47 kV) indicate a medium-scale facility that integrates into the local distribution network without significant land use changes.
Frequently asked questions
Weodowee Substation is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 33.293049, -85.478206. It is owned and operated by Alabama Power.
Weodowee Substation operates at two voltage levels: 46,000 volts (46 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV). These voltages indicate it serves both sub-transmission and distribution functions.
Weodowee Substation is owned and operated by Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, which provides electricity to customers in Alabama.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Weodowee Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. These standards ensure grid stability and reliable power delivery.
Substations like Weodowee step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for local distribution. They also provide switching, protection, and monitoring functions to maintain grid reliability.