TAP141943
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP141943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108613 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #119654 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #123955 | 161 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141943, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLT T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| TUSCALOOSA T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN109244 - WEST VERNON) | Greenfield | AL | Fayette County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.4 |
| OZ Tuscaloosa | Greenfield | AL | Tuscaloosa | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Coal Fayette County | Greenfield | AL | Fayette County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN111033 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
| UNKNOWN112124 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
| TAP141942 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP141943?
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 5.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP141943 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Tuscaloosa County, Fayette County, Tuscaloosa. 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 TAP141943 substation?
TAP141943 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 TAP141943 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP141943 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP141943 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.9 miles.
Who owns TAP141943 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP141943 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP141943 substation located?
TAP141943 is in Alabama at 33.6110, -87.6182. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Tuscaloosa County, Fayette County, Tuscaloosa.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP141943 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141943. The highest-scoring is HOLT T.S. at 62/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
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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, “TAP141943 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap141943-5e5ffa12 (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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