SYKES CREEK
SubstationFlorida · FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO
At a glance
SYKES CREEK is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #124376 | 138 kV | FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
| #125047 | 138 kV | FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SYKES CREEK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINSETT | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| CAPE CANAVERAL | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| VIERA | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 65.3 |
| UNKNOWN120180 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 64.8 |
| SARNO | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 64.7 |
| MALABAR | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 64.0 |
| UNKNOWN120277 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN108545 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.4 |
How does SYKES CREEK compare with other substations in Florida?
Florida has 2,533 substation records in HIFLD, of which 943 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 359 named substations in the state are in SYKES CREEK's 115–229 kV band (38% of named stations). 269 sit in a higher band. 15 named substations in Florida operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at SYKES CREEK?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near SYKES CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Brevard County. The Florida average across 4,344 scored sites is 56. 1,539 of those Florida sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is SYKES CREEK substation?
SYKES CREEK has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SYKES CREEK is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SYKES CREEK substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SYKES CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns SYKES CREEK substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SYKES CREEK belong to FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SYKES CREEK substation located?
SYKES CREEK is in Florida at 28.3592, -80.6776. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Brevard County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SYKES CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SYKES CREEK. The highest-scoring is POINSETT at 67/100. Across Florida, the average DC Readiness score is 56.
Other 138 kV substations in Florida
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, “SYKES CREEK substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/sykes-creek-99844bfd (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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