TAP150111
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP150111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #106612 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #118738 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #132996 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150111, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Coal Fayette County | Greenfield | AL | Fayette County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN112134 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
| HALEYVILLE TS | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Winston County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
| TAP153521 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Winston County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN112141 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Marion County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Marion County | Greenfield | AL | Marion County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
| OZ Marion | Greenfield | AL | Marion | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
| TAP149929 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP150111?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP150111 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Fayette County, Winston County, Marion County, Marion. 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 TAP150111 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP150111 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns TAP150111 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP150111 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP150111 substation located?
TAP150111 is in Alabama at 34.1478, -87.9639. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fayette County, Winston County, Marion County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP150111 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150111. The highest-scoring is EC Coal Fayette County at 60/100. 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, “TAP150111 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap150111-5fde6dd2 (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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