TAP160380
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
TAP160380 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163546 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #163547 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #163548 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160380, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMINGTON (230KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.7 |
| QUALITECH | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Hendricks County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| AMO | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Hendricks County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.1 |
| NUCOR | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.8 |
| SPENCER | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Owen County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN160264 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Morgan County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN124561 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Montgomery County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.8 |
| EC Coal Morgan County | Greenfield | IN | Morgan County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 61.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160380?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160380 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 Monroe County, Hendricks County, Montgomery County, Owen County. The Indiana average across 8,629 scored sites is 54. 1,024 of those Indiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160380 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160380 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.3 miles.
Who owns TAP160380 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160380 belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160380 substation located?
TAP160380 is in Indiana at 39.6509, -86.8123. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Monroe County, Hendricks County, Montgomery County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160380 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160380. The highest-scoring is BLOOMINGTON (230KV) at 67/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “TAP160380 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160380-ab682f70 (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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