TAP161472
SubstationHawaii · HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC
At a glance
TAP161472 is an electric transmission substation in Hawaii, on HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160399 | — | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | — | 1.9 mi |
| #160401 | — | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161472, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEIP | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| KEWALO | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| MAKALAPA | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| AES | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| KAHE 1 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| WAHIAWA | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| EWA NUI | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| HAIAWA | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161472?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC. Their combined recorded length is about 2.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161472 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Honolulu County. The Hawaii average across 252 scored sites is 50. 57 of those Hawaii sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161472 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161472 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.4 miles.
Who owns TAP161472 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161472 belong to HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161472 substation located?
TAP161472 is in Hawaii at 21.5027, -158.0695. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Honolulu County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161472 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161472. The highest-scoring is CEIP at 63/100. Across Hawaii, the average DC Readiness score is 50.
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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, “TAP161472 substation, Hawaii”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/hawaii/tap161472-827b9218 (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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