SANDARIO
SubstationArizona · TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
SANDARIO is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, on TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300284 | 115 kV | TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 15.7 mi |
| #310691 | 115 kV | TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SANDARIO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGUARO | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| Tucson International Airport Area | Brownfield | AZ | Pima | 230 kV | 3 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| TUCSON | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pima County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.4 |
| TORTOLITA | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.0 |
| IRVINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Santa Cruz County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.7 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
How does SANDARIO 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. 87 named substations in the state are in SANDARIO's 115–229 kV band (19% of named stations). 138 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 SANDARIO?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 24.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near SANDARIO score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pinal County, Pima, Pima County, Santa Cruz County. 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 SANDARIO substation?
SANDARIO has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SANDARIO is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SANDARIO substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SANDARIO in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 24.1 miles.
Who owns SANDARIO substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SANDARIO belong to TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SANDARIO substation located?
SANDARIO is in Arizona at 32.2492, -111.2404. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pinal County, Pima, Pima County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SANDARIO substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SANDARIO. The highest-scoring is SAGUARO at 64/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 115 kV substations in Arizona
- ORACLE JUNCTION· 5 lines
- DEL BAC· 4 lines
- ADAMS· 3 lines
- FRAZIER· 3 lines
- HAYDEN· 3 lines
- HORSE MESA DAM· 3 lines
- KARTCHNER· 3 lines
- MARANA TAP· 3 lines
- All named substations in Arizona· 466 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Arizona· 3,816 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Arizona
- Substations by state
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, “SANDARIO substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/sandario-615f574c (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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