MRES ELBOW LAKE
SubstationMinnesota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
MRES ELBOW LAKE is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10178 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 16.6 mi |
| #49572 | 115 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MRES ELBOW LAKE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Pope County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.2 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Pope County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.2 |
| UNKNOWN171144 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.0 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Grant County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| Greenfield (ALEXANDRIA - BISON) | Greenfield | MN | Grant County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.3 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Grant County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.9 |
| Greenfield (ALEXANDRIA - BISON) | Greenfield | MN | Grant County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.9 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Grant County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.7 |
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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