GERMANN
SubstationArizona · SALT RIVER PROJECT
At a glance
GERMANN is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, on SALT RIVER PROJECT's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #312875 | 69 kV | SALT RIVER PROJECT | — | 1.9 mi |
| #313620 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
| #302320 | — | SALT RIVER PROJECT | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GERMANN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent | Brownfield | AZ | Pinal County | 69 kV | 1,779 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.5 |
| KYRENE | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| BROWNING | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.7 |
| WARD | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| ABEL | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| OZ Maricopa | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| OZ Maricopa | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
| Williams Air Force Base | Brownfield | AZ | Maricopa | 69 kV | 2 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.4 |
How does GERMANN compare with other substations in Arizona?
Arizona has 892 substation records in HIFLD, of which 466 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 231 named substations in the state are in GERMANN's 69–114 kV band (50% of named stations). 225 sit in a higher band. 47 named substations in Arizona operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 69 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at GERMANN?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SALT RIVER PROJECT. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near GERMANN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pinal County, Maricopa County, Maricopa. The Arizona average across 3,816 scored sites is 48.5. 614 of those Arizona sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is GERMANN substation?
GERMANN has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so GERMANN is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to GERMANN substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through GERMANN in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.2 miles.
Who owns GERMANN substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at GERMANN belong to SALT RIVER PROJECT. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is GERMANN substation located?
GERMANN is in Arizona at 33.2786, -111.5998. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pinal County, Maricopa County, Maricopa.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near GERMANN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GERMANN. The highest-scoring is Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent at 70/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 69 kV substations in Arizona
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, “GERMANN substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/germann-6030808a (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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