BADOURA 115/34 KV
SubstationMinnesota · ALLETE, INC.
At a glance
BADOURA 115/34 KV is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on ALLETE, INC.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100436 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 21.1 mi |
| #103267 | 115 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 14.7 mi |
| #122375 | 115 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
| #145336 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 34.0 mi |
| #120208 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
| #141347 | — | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 17.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BADOURA 115/34 KV, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUBBARD | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wadena County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| BADOURA 230/115 KV | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN130772 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| LAPORTE SWITCH & | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN130118 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| TAP135616 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN130123 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Hubbard County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN129728 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Cass County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.1 |
How does BADOURA 115/34 KV compare with other substations in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 2,357 substation records in HIFLD, of which 208 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 104 named substations in the state are in BADOURA 115/34 KV's 115–229 kV band (50% of named stations). 50 sit in a higher band. 30 named substations in Minnesota operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BADOURA 115/34 KV?
The 6 connected lines listed above are owned by ALLETE, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 98.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near BADOURA 115/34 KV score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wadena County, Hubbard County, Cass County. The Minnesota average across 3,216 scored sites is 55.7. 1,270 of those Minnesota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BADOURA 115/34 KV substation?
BADOURA 115/34 KV 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 BADOURA 115/34 KV is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BADOURA 115/34 KV substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BADOURA 115/34 KV in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 98.8 miles.
Who owns BADOURA 115/34 KV substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BADOURA 115/34 KV belong to ALLETE, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BADOURA 115/34 KV substation located?
BADOURA 115/34 KV is in Minnesota at 46.8754, -94.7227. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wadena County, Hubbard County, Cass County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BADOURA 115/34 KV substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BADOURA 115/34 KV. The highest-scoring is HUBBARD at 61/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Minnesota
- BLACK DOG· 13 lines
- RIVERSIDE· 11 lines
- MAIN ST· 8 lines
- M.L. HIBBARD S.E. STATION· 7 lines
- RIVERTON 115/34 KV· 7 lines
- BEMIDJI 115KV· 6 lines
- BLANCHARD· 6 lines
- CANNON FALLS TRANS· 6 lines
- All named substations in Minnesota· 208 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Minnesota· 3,216 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Minnesota
- Substations by state
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, “BADOURA 115/34 KV substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/badoura-115-34-kv-802aff73 (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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