A short line carries the output to the campus substation and a second circuit ties the plant to the regional grid. Transformers and switchgear protect the plant and let operators isolate it.
A short line carries the plant output to the campus substation. A second circuit on lattice towers ties the plant to the regional grid.
| Voltage | 69 kV, three phase |
|---|---|
| Campus line | ≈ 30 m on steel monopoles |
| Grid tie | Lattice towers to the regional network |
| Capacity | ≈ 12 MW, far above plant output |
The campus substation steps the voltage down for the data center. Two transformers share the load so one can rest during maintenance.
| Transformers | 2 × 8 MVA, 69 kV to 13.8 kV |
|---|---|
| Redundancy | N+1, either unit carries the hall |
| Protection | Breakers and relays in the switch house |
| Feed to hall | Underground duct bank |
The generator output steps up through a transformer to the local grid voltage. Switchgear cabinets protect the plant and let operators isolate it from the grid.
| Transformer | ≈ 12 MVA, 13.8 kV to 69 kV |
|---|---|
| Switchgear | Metal-clad, 3 cabinets |
| Connection | Single feeder to local grid or microgrid |
| Islanding | Can run isolated with a load bank |