VIRGINIA SMITH CONVERTER STATION
SubstationNebraska · WHEAT BELT PUBLIC POWER DIST
VIRGINIA SMITH CONVERTER STATION is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, operated by WHEAT BELT PUBLIC POWER DIST. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12735 | 230 kV | WHEAT BELT PUBLIC POWER DIST | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #40533 | 230 kV | WHEAT BELT PUBLIC POWER DIST | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VIRGINIA SMITH CONVERTER STATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202177 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Cheyenne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 71.2 |
| UNKNOWN202159 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Cheyenne County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.8 |
| UNKNOWN202159 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Cheyenne County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.0 |
| UNKNOWN131852 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Cheyenne County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| SPRING CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Logan County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.6 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN202179 - UNKNOWN202177) | Greenfield | NE | Cheyenne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.4 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN202179 - UNKNOWN202177) | Greenfield | NE | Cheyenne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| Greenfield (LARAMIE RIVER - UNKNOWN202177) | Greenfield | NE | Cheyenne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.4 |
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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