BENTON
SubstationMississippi · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
BENTON is an electric transmission substation in Mississippi, operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1361 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | — | 0.5 mi |
| #37251 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 27.3 mi |
| #64602 | 500 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BENTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT HILL | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Union County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 76.6 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.8 |
| TAP154305 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 73.5 |
| CANADAVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 72.0 |
| MOSCOW | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 71.4 |
| TAP154302 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 70.2 |
| OAKLAND | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Fayette County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 70.2 |
| Greenfield (CORDOVA - BENTON) | Greenfield | TN | Fayette County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
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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