TAP169522
SubstationMississippi · MISSISSIPPI POWER CO
At a glance
TAP169522 is an electric transmission substation in Mississippi, on MISSISSIPPI POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167323 | 161 kV | MISSISSIPPI POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 15.5 mi |
| #171290 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #171291 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169522, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109619 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Choctaw County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.1 |
| WOLF CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Choctaw County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| FRENCH CAMP | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Choctaw County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN158292 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Kemper County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.5 |
| OZ Choctaw | Greenfield | MS | Choctaw | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| STURGIS | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Choctaw County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.1 |
| OZ Winston | Greenfield | MS | Winston | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.8 |
| TAP144785 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Choctaw County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169522?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MISSISSIPPI POWER CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 27.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169522 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Choctaw County, Kemper County, Choctaw, Winston. The Mississippi average across 3,104 scored sites is 53. 694 of those Mississippi sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP169522 substation?
TAP169522 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP169522 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169522 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169522 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 27.6 miles.
Who owns TAP169522 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169522 belong to MISSISSIPPI POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169522 substation located?
TAP169522 is in Mississippi at 33.0156, -89.1061. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Choctaw County, Kemper County, Choctaw.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169522 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169522. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109619 at 68/100. Across Mississippi, the average DC Readiness score is 53.
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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, “TAP169522 substation, Mississippi”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/mississippi/tap169522-08fa2c1a (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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