BLACK KNIGHT
SubstationMissouri
At a glance
BLACK KNIGHT is an electric transmission substation in Missouri. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLACK KNIGHT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSH ISLAND | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN121749 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| TAP160053 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.5 |
| ST FRANCOIS | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Francois County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Near Walton Street Substation | Greenfield | MO | St. Francois | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| EC Near Rush Island | Greenfield | MO | Jefferson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| EC Near Rush Island | Greenfield | MO | Jefferson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| EC Near Walton Street Substation | Greenfield | MO | St. Francois | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
How do candidate sites near BLACK KNIGHT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Monroe County, St. Francois County, St. Francois, Jefferson. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BLACK KNIGHT substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BLACK KNIGHT in the HIFLD line data.
Where is BLACK KNIGHT substation located?
BLACK KNIGHT is in Missouri at 37.7767, -90.4390. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Monroe County, St. Francois County, St. Francois.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BLACK KNIGHT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLACK KNIGHT. The highest-scoring is RUSH ISLAND at 66/100. Across Missouri, 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, “BLACK KNIGHT substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/black-knight-f3df63ad (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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