KIKER
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
KIKER is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #119812 | 161 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #126589 | 161 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
| #157286 | 161 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KIKER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN115420 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Hamilton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.9 |
| TAP155407 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Bradley County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.6 |
| OZ Hamilton | Greenfield | TN | Hamilton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.8 |
| OZ Hamilton | Greenfield | TN | Hamilton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.3 |
| OZ Hamilton | Greenfield | TN | Hamilton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.1 |
| Volkswagen Chattanooga | Brownfield | TN | Hamilton | 161 kV | 10 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.0 |
| CONCORD | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Catoosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.6 |
| UNKNOWN109914 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Whitfield County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.5 |
How does KIKER compare with other substations in Georgia?
Georgia has 2,501 substation records in HIFLD, of which 100 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 35 named substations in the state are in KIKER's 115–229 kV band (35% of named stations). 61 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in Georgia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at KIKER?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near KIKER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hamilton County, Bradley County, Hamilton, Catoosa County. The Georgia average across 2,478 scored sites is 57.1. 1,530 of those Georgia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is KIKER substation?
KIKER has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so KIKER is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to KIKER substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through KIKER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.9 miles.
Who owns KIKER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at KIKER belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is KIKER substation located?
KIKER is in Georgia at 34.8968, -84.9516. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hamilton County, Bradley County, Hamilton.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KIKER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KIKER. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN115420 at 70/100. Across Georgia, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
Other 161 kV substations in Georgia
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, “KIKER substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/kiker-50a2f1e3 (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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