KELLY
SubstationKansas · WESTAR ENERGY INC
KELLY is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, operated by WESTAR ENERGY INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13699 | 161 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 52.8 mi |
| #22272 | 138 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 21.5 mi |
| #28086 | 115 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 10.2 mi |
| #32098 | 115 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 9.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KELLY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN131636 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Richardson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| UNKNOWN132676 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Richardson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN119673 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Nemaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| UNKNOWN119775 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Brown County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.1 |
| KELLY | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Nemaha County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN119674 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Marshall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN118992 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Nemaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN118211 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Nemaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
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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