GATES
Substation-AdjacentKings County, California · CAISO
GATES is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Kings County, California, interconnecting through CAISO. It screens at 55.8/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 1,000 MW of candidate capacity and a 8.2 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Deep queue and long historical waits — plan for a multi-year interconnection timeline and engage the utility early.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.
Site location
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Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Kings County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Peaker | Brownfield | 66 kV | 47 MW | 5.7 yrs | 51.6 |
| HENRIETTA | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 8.2 yrs | 51.4 |
| ARCO | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 8.2 yrs | 51.3 |
| Lost Hills Cogeneration Plant | Brownfield | 66 kV | 4 MW | 5.7 yrs | 50.8 |
| UNKNOWN300573 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 8.2 yrs | 50.6 |
| OZ Kings | Greenfield | — | — | 5.7 yrs | 49.5 |
| Roll Lost Hills | Brownfield | — | 1 MW | 5.7 yrs | 48.5 |
| City of Tulare Water Facility | Brownfield | 66 kV | 1 MW | 5.7 yrs | 47.3 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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