TAP138880
SubstationKansas · WESTAR ENERGY INC
At a glance
TAP138880 is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on WESTAR ENERGY INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111072 | 69 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #120151 | 69 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #129967 | 69 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 8.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138880, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Sedgwick County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.3 |
| UNKNOWN168685 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Sedgwick County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Sedgwick County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| RENO | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Reno County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN118044 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | McPherson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.5 |
| OZ Sedgwick | Greenfield | KS | Sedgwick | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Near Wichita Plant | Greenfield | KS | Sedgwick | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Gordon Evans Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Sedgwick | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138880?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WESTAR ENERGY INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 13.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138880 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sedgwick County, Reno County, McPherson County, Sedgwick. The Kansas average across 2,352 scored sites is 53.2. 730 of those Kansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP138880 substation?
TAP138880 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP138880 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138880 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138880 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13.1 miles.
Who owns TAP138880 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138880 belong to WESTAR ENERGY INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138880 substation located?
TAP138880 is in Kansas at 38.0288, -97.4087. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sedgwick County, Reno County, McPherson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138880 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138880. The highest-scoring is WICHITA at 65/100. Across Kansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.2.
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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, “TAP138880 substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/tap138880-398b2972 (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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