TAP168978
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
TAP168978 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, operated by ALABAMA POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #53078 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 13.8 mi |
| #55376 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.0 mi |
| #55377 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168978, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOCOMB | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Geneva County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.2 |
| TAP143218 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Geneva County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 70.6 |
| HOLMES CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Geneva County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 70.6 |
| TAP168970 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Coffee County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.6 |
| TAP142417 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Houston County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.5 |
| UNKNOWN109302 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Houston County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.1 |
| PINCKARD | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Dale County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.9 |
| UNKNOWN109019 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Geneva County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.6 |
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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