TAP161046
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161046 is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170749 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #170752 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161046, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN120743 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.7 |
| LINE 17 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 65.2 |
| OZ Leon | Greenfield | FL | Leon | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN107686 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN121036 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.4 |
| SUBSTATION 12 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN120746 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN120752 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Leon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161046?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161046 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Leon County, Leon. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161046 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161046 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns TAP161046 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161046 belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161046 substation located?
TAP161046 is in Georgia at 30.8355, -83.9819. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Leon County, Leon.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161046 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161046. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN120743 at 67/100. Across Georgia, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
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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, “TAP161046 substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/tap161046-10f76821 (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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