TAP169108
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP169108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167970 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.3 mi |
| #170682 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
| #170683 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169108, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MCINTOSH | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.6 |
| BLANDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.6 |
| UNKNOWN120913 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| YEMASSEE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.0 |
| KRAFT | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Chatham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.8 |
| McIntosh | Brownfield | GA | Jasper County | 230 kV | 178 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN167524 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Jasper County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.9 |
| TAP170160 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Jasper County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169108?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 16.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169108 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Effingham County, Colleton County, Chatham County, Jasper 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 TAP169108 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169108 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 16.6 miles.
Who owns TAP169108 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169108 belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169108 substation located?
TAP169108 is in Georgia at 32.3586, -81.2077. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Effingham County, Colleton County, Chatham County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169108 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169108. The highest-scoring is WEST MCINTOSH 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, “TAP169108 substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/tap169108-3cc82448 (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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