MADISON
SubstationAlabama · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
MADISON is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7018 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 28.4 mi |
| #19293 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 37.4 mi |
| #39438 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 23.9 mi |
| #2484 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 15.2 mi |
| #34170 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 13.9 mi |
| #37151 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 14.0 mi |
| #38906 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 13.3 mi |
| #28126 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 7.2 mi |
| #3592 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #7343 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 7.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MADISON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADISON | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 80.9 |
| LIMESTONE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Limestone County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 78.3 |
| TAP155769 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 73.6 |
| TAP153429 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 73.2 |
| Greenfield (BROWNS FERRY - MADISON) | Greenfield | AL | Madison County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 72.9 |
| Greenfield (BROWNS FERRY - MADISON) | Greenfield | AL | Madison County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 72.6 |
| Greenfield (TAP153404 - MADISON) | Greenfield | AL | Madison County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 72.5 |
| HUNTSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 72.2 |
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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