WAIAU 1
SubstationHawaii · HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC
WAIAU 1 is an electric transmission substation in Hawaii, operated by HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9594 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | — | 0.1 mi |
| #9597 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 13.4 mi |
| #9599 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 18.8 mi |
| #9927 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 7.2 mi |
| #9928 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
| #9930 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 13.1 mi |
| #16171 | 138 kV | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC | IN SERVICE | 12.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WAIAU 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEWALO | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.0 |
| KAHE 2 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.7 |
| EWA NUI | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| KALAELOA | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| TAP173459 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| WAIAU 1 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN173458 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN173461 | Substation-Adjacent | HI | Honolulu County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
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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