Desoto Substation is a 345kV substation located in Desoto, Indiana, US.
The Desoto Substation project’s construction has begun in 2019. The works are expected to be commissioned in 2021.
Description
Desoto Substation project, which is an upgrade substation, will be operated by American Electric Power.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 345/138kV and the operating voltage level is 345/138kV.
The step-in voltage of the project is 345kV and the step-out voltage is 138kV.

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By GlobalDataDesoto Substation project development status
The project is expected to be commissioned in 2021. Approximately $10.6m was financed by the authorities to undertake the construction works of the project.
About American Electric Power
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) is an energy holding utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity. The company produces power using coal, lignite, natural gas, wind, solar, nuclear and hydro sources. AEP builds smarter energy infrastructure and delivers new technologies and custom energy solutions. It also has interests in various power plants under development. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial and other retail customers, and wholesale customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Methodology
All publicly-announced T&D Line & Substation projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC. The information regarding the projects is sourced through secondary information sources such as country specific utility players, company news and reports, statistical organisations, regulatory body, government planning reports and their publications and is further validated through primary from various stakeholders such as power utility companies, consultants, energy associations of respective countries, government bodies and professionals from leading players in the power sector.