TAP161063
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161063 is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163799 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #165728 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #165729 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161063, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN116864 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Toombs County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN112031 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Montgomery County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.1 |
| UNKNOWN112030 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Toombs County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.0 |
| UNKNOWN112029 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Toombs County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN157739 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Coffee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.5 |
| UNKNOWN111883 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Jeff Davis County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN111862 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Bacon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
| UNKNOWN111868 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Appling County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161063?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 1.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161063 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Toombs County, Montgomery County, Coffee County, Jeff Davis 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161063 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161063 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.6 miles.
Who owns TAP161063 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161063 belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161063 substation located?
TAP161063 is in Georgia at 31.8642, -82.5933. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Toombs County, Montgomery County, Coffee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161063 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161063. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN116864 at 66/100. 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, “TAP161063 substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/tap161063-8fca5968 (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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