YUMA PALMS
SubstationArizona
At a glance
YUMA PALMS is an electric transmission substation in Arizona. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YUMA PALMS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH GILA | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Yuma County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.1 |
| OZ Yuma | Greenfield | AZ | Yuma | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.4 |
| OZ Yuma | Greenfield | AZ | Yuma | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.8 |
| OZ Yuma | Greenfield | AZ | Yuma | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 55.8 |
| OZ Yuma | Greenfield | AZ | Yuma | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
| OZ Yuma | Greenfield | AZ | Yuma | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.9 |
| GILA | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Yuma County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.4 |
| WELTON MOHAWK | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Yuma County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.3 |
How do candidate sites near YUMA PALMS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Yuma County, Yuma. 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
How many transmission lines connect to YUMA PALMS substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through YUMA PALMS in the HIFLD line data.
Where is YUMA PALMS substation located?
YUMA PALMS is in Arizona at 32.6983, -114.5964. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Yuma County, Yuma.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near YUMA PALMS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YUMA PALMS. The highest-scoring is NORTH GILA at 60/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
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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, “YUMA PALMS substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/yuma-palms-eac47681 (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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