VERNDALE
SubstationMinnesota · MINNESOTA POWER INC
VERNDALE is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by MINNESOTA POWER INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7350 | 115 kV | MINNESOTA POWER INC | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #40236 | 115 kV | MINNESOTA POWER INC | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VERNDALE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN129849 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wadena County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.3 |
| TAP136167 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wadena County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.3 |
| Greenfield (RIVERTON 230/115 KV - WING RIV) | Greenfield | MN | Wadena County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 66.2 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN133416 - ARROWHEAD) | Greenfield | MN | Wadena County | 250 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.5 |
| WING RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wadena County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN136181 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Douglas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN129810 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN135066 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Douglas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 63.2 |
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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