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TAP155265

Substation

Alabama · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

Max voltage
161
kV

At a glance

TAP155265 is a 161 kV electric substation in Alabama on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network, recorded in the HIFLD transmission dataset. 3 transmission lines connect to it. The highest-scoring datacenter candidate site within about 25 miles is LIMESTONE in Limestone County, with a DC Readiness score of 70/100.

TAP155265 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY'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

Max voltage161 kV
Min voltage161 kV
Voltage classSub-transmission (138 kV)
Connected lines3

Ownership

Line owner (most lines)TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4938, -87.0275

Connected transmission lines

Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.

Line IDVoltageOwnerStatusLength
#117723161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE0.1 mi
#138091161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE0.0 mi
#167444161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE4.5 mi

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Nearby datacenter candidate sites

Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155265, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.

Candidate sites near TAP155265 substation
SiteTypeStateCountyVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
LIMESTONESubstation-AdjacentALLimestone County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs69.5
USARMY/NASA Redstone ArsenalBrownfieldALMadison—10 MW3.9 yrs69.2
TRINITYSubstation-AdjacentALLimestone County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs68.0
UNKNOWN114484Substation-AdjacentALLimestone County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs67.9
BROWNS FERRYSubstation-AdjacentALLimestone County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs67.4
TAP155138Substation-AdjacentALCullman County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs66.9
TAP155769Substation-AdjacentALMadison County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs64.7
UNKNOWN114304Substation-AdjacentALMadison County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs64.7

Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155265?

The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.6 miles.

How do candidate sites near TAP155265 score?

The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Limestone County, Madison, Cullman County, Madison 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 TAP155265 substation?

TAP155265 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 TAP155265 is above the national midpoint.

How many transmission lines connect to TAP155265 substation?

3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155265 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.6 miles.

Who owns TAP155265 substation?

HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155265 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.

Where is TAP155265 substation located?

TAP155265 is in Alabama at 34.4938, -87.0275. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Limestone County, Madison, Cullman County.

Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155265 substation?

GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155265. The highest-scoring is LIMESTONE at 70/100. 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, “TAP155265 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap155265-267b5f4b (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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