substation

Noun

Meaning

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Examples

Also, remember that I mentioned that the governor intervened in settling the concerns arising from the transmission lines meant for the substation in Amasiri by appealing to affected land owners. Source: Internet

At the Puna power plant, construction of the electrical substation and transmission lines is completed, and the power plant is currently connected to the transmission lines. Source: Internet

Ahead of one of France's biggest holiday weekends, a substation has burst into flames and shut down train traffic. Source: Internet

About 10 percent of the power generated from the wind farm would supply Block Island via a cable that runs from the turbines, then ashore at Crescent Beach, to a substation. Source: Internet

According to 7 News, a transformer at a substation in Adams blew, causing about 8,000 customers to lose power. Source: Internet

According to ward councillor Jaco Terblanche a transformer in the Dann Road substation has tripped this morning, causing a power outage in surrounding areas. Source: Internet

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