Zachary Substation is a 345/161kV substation located in Zachary, Missouri, US. The construction works on Zachary Substation began in 2018. The project was commissioned in 2019.
Description
The Zachary Substation project is a new substation being operated by Ameren Illinois.
The designed voltage level of the project is 345/161kV, while the operating voltage level is 345/161kV. The step-in voltage of the substation is 345kV and the step-out voltage is 161kV. The substation capacity is 560MVA.
Zachary Substation has received approval from Missouri Public Service Commission to undertake the works on the project. Approximately $27m was financed by the authorities for the construction works of the project.
About Ameren Illinois

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By GlobalDataAmeren Illinois Co (Ameren Illinois), a subsidiary of Ameren Corp is engaged in regulated electric and gas distribution related activities to various users residing in central and southern Illinois regions. The company is headquartered in Illinois, the US.
Methodology
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