PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on ALABAMA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107982 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.8 mi |
| #116170 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #143165 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109244 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jefferson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN109246 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Walker County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.0 |
| EC Coal Jefferson County | Greenfield | AL | Jefferson County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.7 |
| UNKNOWN156989 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Coal Jefferson County | Greenfield | AL | Jefferson County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.5 |
| TAP141916 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| TAP142706 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN111710 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.3 |
How does PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION compare with other substations in Alabama?
Alabama has 2,790 substation records in HIFLD, of which 158 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 98 named substations in the state are in PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION's 115–229 kV band (62% of named stations). 48 sit in a higher band. 15 named substations in Alabama operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jefferson County, Walker County. The Alabama average across 3,107 scored sites is 55. 1,164 of those Alabama sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation?
PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.6 miles.
Who owns PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation located?
PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION is in Alabama at 33.8887, -87.3467. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jefferson County, Walker County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109244 at 69/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
Other 161 kV substations in Alabama
- CHEROKEE· 15 lines
- WILSON DAM· 10 lines
- GUNTERSVILLE DAM· 9 lines
- HUNTSVILLE· 9 lines
- DECATUR· 8 lines
- NORTHWEST PRIMARY· 8 lines
- ATHENS· 7 lines
- WHEELER DAM· 7 lines
- All named substations in Alabama· 158 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Alabama· 3,107 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Alabama
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “PARKLAND SWITCHING STATION substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/parkland-switching-station-5de3b1fe (data as of June 29, 2026).
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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