WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST
SubstationMinnesota · WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
At a glance
WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #135743 | 69 kV | WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #172989 | 69 kV | WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANTHER | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Renville County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| WILLMAR | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Kandiyohi County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Renville | Greenfield | MN | Renville | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| EC Near Willmar | Greenfield | MN | Kandiyohi | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.4 |
| EC Near Willmar | Greenfield | MN | Kandiyohi | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| PAYNESVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
| EC Near Willmar | Greenfield | MN | Kandiyohi | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| EC Near Willmar | Greenfield | MN | Kandiyohi | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
How does WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST compare with other substations in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 2,357 substation records in HIFLD, of which 208 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 46 named substations in the state are in WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST's 69–114 kV band (22% of named stations). 154 sit in a higher band. 30 named substations in Minnesota operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Renville County, Kandiyohi County, Renville, Kandiyohi. 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 WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation?
WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST 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 WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.8 miles.
Who owns WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST belong to WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation located?
WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST is in Minnesota at 45.1052, -95.0846. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Renville County, Kandiyohi County, Renville.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST. The highest-scoring is PANTHER at 61/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
Other 69 kV substations in Minnesota
- BLUE EARTH· 4 lines
- RED WING· 4 lines
- SPRING VALLEY· 4 lines
- WINTHROP· 4 lines
- BECKER· 3 lines
- FARMINGTON· 3 lines
- NORTHFIELD· 3 lines
- OTSEGO· 3 lines
- All named substations in Minnesota· 208 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Minnesota· 3,216 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Minnesota
- Substations by state
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, “WILLMAR MUNICIPAL SOUTHWEST substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/willmar-municipal-southwest-ac75fb8c (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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