Ameren Missouri energizes new Cape County substation
CAPE COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) –Ameren Missouri announces new substation.
According to Ameren they have energized a new substation to support reliability and provide additional system capacity in Cape County.
Located near the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course the substation will serve approximately 3,400 customers in north Cape Girardeau and Jackson.
The upgraded substation is outfitted with equipment designed to automatically reduce outages and support faster restoration and the project is part of Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan, which is aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure statewide.
“Energizing this new equipment marks a significant upgrade for the local grid,” said Russ Burger, director of Ameren Missouri’s southeast Missouri division. “This new substation is an example of the impactful investments we’re making to keep the lights on for our customers.”
According to Ameren the new substation brings multiple benefits to customers.
- More capacity- The new substation provides approximately double the capacity of the existing facility, supporting greater reliability during times of peak electric demand.
- Flood-risk mitigation- Relocating the substation to a site outside the floodplain helps reduce the potential for flood-related damage and service disruptions.
- Upgrade aging equipment-Upgrading key substation components lowers the chance of equipment-related interruptions; major components at the previous facility were more than 50 years old.
- Faster restoration with smart technology- Modern equipment can detect issues more quickly and support automatic outage restoration for customers.
- Storm-hardening upgrades- Associated line improvements, including the addition of composite poles, strengthen the system against severe weather impacts.
- Support for Missouri jobs-Key components were sourced from Missouri-based suppliers, including WEG Transformers USA and nVent.
