TAP159547
SubstationKansas · WESTAR ENERGY INC
At a glance
TAP159547 is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on WESTAR ENERGY INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161463 | — | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #161464 | — | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #161465 | — | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159547, 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 |
| 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 |
| EC Near Gordon Evans Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Sedgwick | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Gordon Evans Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Sedgwick | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Hutchinson Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Reno | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| EC Near McPherson 2 | Greenfield | KS | McPherson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159547?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WESTAR ENERGY INC. Their combined recorded length is about 9.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159547 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159547 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159547 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 9.4 miles.
Who owns TAP159547 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159547 belong to WESTAR ENERGY INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159547 substation located?
TAP159547 is in Kansas at 38.1156, -97.4033. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sedgwick County, Reno County, McPherson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159547 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159547. 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, “TAP159547 substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/tap159547-fc99a0a3 (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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