TAP158829
SubstationMinnesota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP158829 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159143 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #159144 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #159145 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP158829, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Chippewa County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| LYON COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Lyon County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| GRANITE FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Chippewa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN170998 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Yellow Medicine County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| EC Near Co Rd 33 | Greenfield | MN | Lyon | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN132498 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Lyon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC Near Co Rd 33 | Greenfield | MN | Lyon | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| EC Near Minnesota Valley | Greenfield | MN | Chippewa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP158829?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP158829 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chippewa County, Lyon County, Yellow Medicine County, Lyon. 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 TAP158829 substation?
TAP158829 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP158829 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP158829 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP158829 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.4 miles.
Who owns TAP158829 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP158829 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO, and others to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP158829 substation located?
TAP158829 is in Minnesota at 44.6153, -95.6143. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chippewa County, Lyon County, Yellow Medicine County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP158829 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP158829. The highest-scoring is MINN VALLEY at 63/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “TAP158829 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap158829-223632e2 (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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