TAP159627
SubstationKansas · WESTAR ENERGY INC
At a glance
TAP159627 is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on WESTAR ENERGY INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161582 | 115 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #161585 | 115 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #161586 | 115 kV | WESTAR ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 13.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159627, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECUMSEH HILL | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Shawnee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| SWISSVALE | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Osage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
| EC Coal Douglas County | Greenfield | KS | Douglas County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| EC Near Lawrence Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Douglas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.2 |
| HOYT | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Jackson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Near Lawrence Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Douglas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Ottawa | Greenfield | KS | Franklin | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Coal Douglas County | Greenfield | KS | Douglas County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159627?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WESTAR ENERGY INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159627 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Shawnee County, Osage County, Douglas County, Douglas. 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 TAP159627 substation?
TAP159627 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP159627 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159627 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159627 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.6 miles.
Who owns TAP159627 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159627 belong to WESTAR ENERGY INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159627 substation located?
TAP159627 is in Kansas at 38.9206, -95.6787. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Shawnee County, Osage County, Douglas County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159627 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159627. The highest-scoring is TECUMSEH HILL at 62/100. 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, “TAP159627 substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/tap159627-ca6f5190 (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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