TAP160896
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP160896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165551 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #165552 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #168217 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | — | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160896, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO LINE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Autauga County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
| PLANT GASTON | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Shelby County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
| UNKNOWN110894 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN109849 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| TAP142372 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP155339 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN110896 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.0 |
| TAP144734 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Elmore County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160896?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 6.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160896 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Autauga County, Shelby County, Elmore 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 TAP160896 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160896 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.7 miles.
Who owns TAP160896 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160896 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160896 substation located?
TAP160896 is in Alabama at 32.8712, -86.0905. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Autauga County, Shelby County, Elmore County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160896 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160896. The highest-scoring is CO LINE ROAD at 65/100. 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, “TAP160896 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap160896-5600176b (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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