Substation

Substation
  An electrical installation containing power conversion (and sometimes generation) equipment, such as transformers, compensators, and circuit breakers.
  A facility used for switching and/or changing or regulating the voltage of electricity. Service equipment, line transformer installations, or minor distribution or transmission equipment are not classified as substations.
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  Facility equipment that switches, changes, or regulates electric voltage.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary
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  A facility that steps up or steps down the voltage in utility power lines. Voltage is stepped up where power is sent through long-distance transmission lines. it is stepped down where the power is to enter local distribution lines.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

Energy terms . 2014.

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