TAP170734
SubstationMinnesota · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
TAP170734 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172748 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #172749 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
| #172750 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 9.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170734, 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 |
| 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 Benson City of | Greenfield | MN | Swift | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN131969 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Lac qui Parle County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN131971 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Lac qui Parle County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| TAP138553 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Lac qui Parle County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| EC Near Benson City of | Greenfield | MN | Swift | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170734?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170734 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, Yellow Medicine County, Swift, Lac qui Parle 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 TAP170734 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170734 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.6 miles.
Who owns TAP170734 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170734 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170734 substation located?
TAP170734 is in Minnesota at 44.9510, -95.7071. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chippewa County, Yellow Medicine County, Swift.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170734 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170734. 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, “TAP170734 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap170734-594b5099 (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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