ELGIN
SubstationAlabama · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
ELGIN is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8752 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 7.1 mi |
| #27832 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ELGIN, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN114484 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Limestone County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.8 |
| MAURY | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Limestone County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.8 |
| BROWNS FERRY | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Limestone County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.7 |
| UNKNOWN111073 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Morgan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 70.3 |
| Greenfield (UNION - BROWNS FERRY) | Greenfield | AL | Lawrence County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.0 |
| DUNN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Lawrence County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 69.8 |
| TRINITY | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Limestone County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 69.2 |
| PULASKI | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Giles County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 69.2 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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