{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/sce-energizes-500kv-mojave-transmission-substation-october-2026",
  "slug": "sce-energizes-500kv-mojave-transmission-substation-october-2026",
  "category": "renewable-integration",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-03",
  "sourceName": "Southern California Edison Newsroom",
  "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.edison.com/releases/mojave-500kv-transmission-substation-october-2026",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "USA",
    "SCE",
    "CAISO",
    "500 kV",
    "California"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Southern California Edison Energizes 500 kV Substation for 1200 MW Mojave Clean Energy Hub",
    "summary": "Southern California Edison (SCE) has energized a new 500/230 kV bulk substation featuring 3 transformer banks rated at 600 MVA each to interconnect 1200 MW of solar and battery storage in Kern County.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "High-Capacity Renewable Transmission Node",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The new 500 kV substation ties into the major bulk transmission network and provides interconnection bays for 3 utility-scale solar and BESS developers.",
          "3 autotransformers rated at 600 MVA each facilitate the transfer of 1200 MW of clean generation into the CAISO wholesale electricity market."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Grid Voltage Stability and Power Quality",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The substation includes a 250 Mvar static synchronous compensator to maintain transmission voltage stability during rapid solar generation changes.",
          "Integrated digital relays and synchrophasor PMUs provide real-time dynamic visibility with 60 samples per second streaming to grid controllers."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}