Substations are located within a power system and allow voltage to be stepped up or down, depending on whether it’s traveling to consumers or other stations. Substations are either transmission or distribution substations. Transmission substations step up the voltage to enter the grid, while distribution substations lower the voltage for consumer use. Prefabricated substations function as distribution substations but can also set up voltages when needed.
A prefabricated substation is similar to a substation and is usually located in cities and urban areas. You may find these substations along the side of the road, near businesses, in neighborhoods or near parks. They are often built to look like houses. With a prefabricated station, the manufacturer constructs most of the components. Once received, you will assemble it following manufacturer instructions.
You will find three main components housed inside the substation – switchgear for higher voltages, distribution systems for lower voltages and transformers. Transformers receive energy at one voltage and then step the voltage up or down before distributing it. High-voltage switchgear manages higher voltages while a distribution system manages the distribution of lower voltages.
There are many advantages of a prefabricated substation. It is smaller, and because most of it is already manufactured, it’s quick and easy to assemble. You’ll only need a concrete slab before assembling your substation. It is easy to make a substation fit in with its surroundings, allowing you to keep an area’s aesthetics. Finally, the maintenance costs are lower.
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