TAP161556
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP161556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161059 | 138 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #161060 | 138 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #161061 | 138 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 8.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161556, 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 |
| DAVIESS COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Daviess County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| 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 |
| EC Coal Butler County | Greenfield | KY | Butler County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.2 |
| EC Coal Daviess County | Greenfield | KY | Daviess County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 62.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161556?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161556 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, Daviess 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 TAP161556 substation?
TAP161556 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP161556 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161556 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161556 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.9 miles.
Who owns TAP161556 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161556 belong to KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161556 substation located?
TAP161556 is in Kentucky at 37.3693, -87.1188. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Muhlenberg County, Henderson County, Logan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161556 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161556. 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, “TAP161556 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap161556-2a64665f (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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