WEST CLEWISTON
SubstationFlorida · FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO
At a glance
WEST CLEWISTON is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111257 | — | FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST CLEWISTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BAY | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Palm Beach County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 57.5 |
| TAP143095 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Palm Beach County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 57.5 |
| EC Near Martin | Greenfield | FL | Martin | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 57.4 |
| EC Near Martin | Greenfield | FL | Martin | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 57.3 |
| HICPOCHEE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Glades County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 56.7 |
| OZ Palm Beach | Greenfield | FL | Palm Beach | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN127700 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Palm Beach County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 56.6 |
| MCCARTHY | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Hendry County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 56.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at WEST CLEWISTON?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. Their combined recorded length is about 0.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near WEST CLEWISTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Palm Beach County, Martin, Glades County, Palm Beach. 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
How many transmission lines connect to WEST CLEWISTON substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through WEST CLEWISTON in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 0.3 miles.
Who owns WEST CLEWISTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WEST CLEWISTON belong to FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WEST CLEWISTON substation located?
WEST CLEWISTON is in Florida at 26.7657, -80.9772. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Palm Beach County, Martin, Glades County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST CLEWISTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST CLEWISTON. The highest-scoring is SOUTH BAY at 58/100. Across Florida, the average DC Readiness score is 56.
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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, “WEST CLEWISTON substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/west-clewiston-23e2254a (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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