TAP153698
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP153698 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #106751 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
| #113317 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
| #139275 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 17.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153698, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARADISE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Muhlenberg County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 70.7 |
| UNKNOWN123186 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Henderson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| EC Coal Logan County | Greenfield | KY | Logan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
| HOPKINSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Christian County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.4 |
| LEWISBURG | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Logan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
| LOST CITY | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Logan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
| WILSON | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| FRUITHILL | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Christian County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP153698?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 28.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP153698 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Muhlenberg County, Henderson County, Logan County, Christian County. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP153698 substation?
TAP153698 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP153698 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP153698 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP153698 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 28.3 miles.
Who owns TAP153698 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP153698 belong to KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP153698 substation located?
TAP153698 is in Kentucky at 37.3441, -87.2227. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Muhlenberg County, Henderson County, Logan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP153698 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153698. The highest-scoring is PARADISE at 71/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
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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, “TAP153698 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap153698-33fd5783 (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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