TAP143851
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP143851 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on ALABAMA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102879 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.9 mi |
| #136911 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #145885 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP143851, 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 |
| SOUTH TUSCALOOSA T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| TUSCALOOSA T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| BRADLEY ROAD D.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| DUNCANVILLE S.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| OZ Tuscaloosa | Greenfield | AL | Tuscaloosa | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| 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 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP143851?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 17.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP143851 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa, Fayette 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP143851 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP143851 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 17.1 miles.
Who owns TAP143851 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP143851 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP143851 substation located?
TAP143851 is in Alabama at 33.2601, -87.7514. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa, Fayette County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP143851 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP143851. 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, “TAP143851 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap143851-500d1eb8 (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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