TAP161631
SubstationMinnesota
At a glance
TAP161631 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161413 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #161414 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #161415 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161631, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN132584 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Watonwan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN173521 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Watonwan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP138022 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Watonwan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| OZ Faribault | Greenfield | MN | Faribault | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| OZ Emmet | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| EC Near Estherville | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.2 |
| EC Near Estherville | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| EC Near Estherville | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
How do candidate sites near TAP161631 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Watonwan County, Faribault, Emmet. 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 TAP161631 substation?
TAP161631 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 TAP161631 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161631 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161631 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9 miles.
Where is TAP161631 substation located?
TAP161631 is in Minnesota at 43.7746, -94.4482. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Watonwan County, Faribault, Emmet.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161631 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161631. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN132584 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, “TAP161631 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap161631-6db41f33 (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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