TAP160453
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP160453 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC'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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163922 | 161 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 79.4 mi |
| #163923 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #163924 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160453, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Barren | Greenfield | KY | Barren | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 60.9 |
| OZ Clay | Greenfield | TN | Clay | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.7 |
| TAP153588 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Barren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| GLASLOW | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Barren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| EC FFE Barren County | Greenfield | KY | Barren County | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 59.1 |
| LAFAYETTE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN109518 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Metcalfe County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
| OZ Hart | Greenfield | KY | Hart | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160453?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 79.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160453 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Barren, Clay, Barren County, Macon 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 TAP160453 substation?
TAP160453 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 TAP160453 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160453 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160453 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 79.6 miles.
Who owns TAP160453 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160453 belong to EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160453 substation located?
TAP160453 is in Kentucky at 36.8844, -85.6884. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Barren, Clay, Barren County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160453 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160453. The highest-scoring is OZ Barren at 61/100. 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, “TAP160453 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap160453-a96ba952 (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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