TAP161635
SubstationMinnesota · ALLETE, INC.
At a glance
TAP161635 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on ALLETE, INC.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161453 | 115 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
| #161454 | 115 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #161455 | 115 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161635, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUARRY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN129759 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN131451 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| TAP135052 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| UNKNOWN131455 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161635?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALLETE, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161635 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Stearns County, Benton 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 TAP161635 substation?
TAP161635 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 TAP161635 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161635 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161635 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.6 miles.
Who owns TAP161635 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161635 belong to ALLETE, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161635 substation located?
TAP161635 is in Minnesota at 45.7947, -94.2616. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Stearns County, Benton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161635 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161635. The highest-scoring is QUARRY at 64/100. 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, “TAP161635 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap161635-d61a948a (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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