SAINT JOSEPH
SubstationKansas · KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO.
SAINT JOSEPH is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, operated by KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO.. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 6 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
Ownership & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17230 | 345 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
| #29516 | 345 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 56.4 mi |
| #35061 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 27.8 mi |
| #21241 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #36718 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 23.4 mi |
| #48924 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SAINT JOSEPH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Andrew County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 74.2 |
| IATAN | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Platte County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.3 |
| UNKNOWN162404 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Buchanan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.1 |
| UNKNOWN117645 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Platte County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 71.2 |
| UNKNOWN117645 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Clay County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN162407 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Platte County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.9 |
| PLATTE CITY | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Platte County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.4 |
| FAIRPORT | Substation-Adjacent | MO | DeKalb County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.4 |
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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