TAP161647
SubstationMinnesota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161647 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161559 | — | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.8 mi |
| #161561 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161647, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAYTON | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pembina County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN130129 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Marshall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN130181 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Kittson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN130311 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Kittson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| UNKNOWN134547 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Walsh County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| UNKNOWN134528 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pembina County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| UNKNOWN133831 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pembina County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| TAP134542 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Walsh County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161647?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 13.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161647 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pembina County, Marshall County, Kittson County, Walsh 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161647 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161647 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 13.8 miles.
Who owns TAP161647 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161647 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161647 substation located?
TAP161647 is in Minnesota at 48.7172, -96.9114. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pembina County, Marshall County, Kittson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161647 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161647. The highest-scoring is DRAYTON 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, “TAP161647 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap161647-bc2d9bec (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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