WESTLANDS 18RA
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
At a glance
WESTLANDS 18RA is an electric transmission substation in California, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #309291 | 60 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WESTLANDS 18RA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kings County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.4 |
| TAP307972 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 55.9 |
| UNKNOWN301827 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 55.9 |
| MC MULLIN | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.9 |
| HELM | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.6 |
| UNKNOWN307522 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.1 |
| Fresno Cogen Partners | Brownfield | CA | Fresno County | 66 kV | 32 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.0 |
| HENRIETTA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kings County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.0 |
How does WESTLANDS 18RA compare with other substations in California?
California has 4,260 substation records in HIFLD, of which 3,003 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 1,439 named substations in the state are in WESTLANDS 18RA's below 69 kV band (48% of named stations). 1,504 sit in a higher band. 44 named substations in California 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 WESTLANDS 18RA?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Line voltages range from 60 kV to 60 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near WESTLANDS 18RA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 56 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kings County, Fresno County. The California average across 8,490 scored sites is 45.4. 1,573 of those California sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is WESTLANDS 18RA substation?
WESTLANDS 18RA has a maximum voltage of 66 kV and a minimum of 60 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WESTLANDS 18RA is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WESTLANDS 18RA substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through WESTLANDS 18RA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 60 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.5 miles.
Who owns WESTLANDS 18RA substation?
HIFLD lists PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY as the operator of WESTLANDS 18RA.
Where is WESTLANDS 18RA substation located?
WESTLANDS 18RA is in California at 36.3568, -120.2512. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kings County, Fresno County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WESTLANDS 18RA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WESTLANDS 18RA. The highest-scoring is GATES at 56/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 66 kV substations in California
- SATICOY· 7 lines
- BRIGGSMORE· 5 lines
- CAROLINA· 5 lines
- DELSUR· 5 lines
- FEDERALGEN TAP· 5 lines
- GANESHA· 5 lines
- HAMILTON· 5 lines
- JERSEY· 5 lines
- All named substations in California· 3,003 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in California· 8,490 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in California
- 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, “WESTLANDS 18RA substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/westlands-18ra-aa9bad1a (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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