THISTLE
SubstationKansas · SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY
THISTLE is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, operated by SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54888 | 345 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 86.0 mi |
| #54889 | 345 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 86.0 mi |
| #54949 | 345 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 66.4 mi |
| #54950 | 345 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 66.4 mi |
| #28677 | 138 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of THISTLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THISTLE | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Barber County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.5 |
| NINNESCAH WIND ENERGY, LLC | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Pratt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN168688 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Kingman County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN155852 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Kingman County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.5 |
| Greenfield (THISTLE - WOODWARD) | Greenfield | KS | Barber County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 65.5 |
| Greenfield (THISTLE - UNKNOWN168685) | Greenfield | KS | Harper County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN118231 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Pratt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN119935 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Pratt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
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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