CARLIN
SubstationNevada · WELLS RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
CARLIN is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, operated by WELLS RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #88412 | 120 kV | WELLS RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.2 mi |
| #91344 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 20.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CARLIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COYOTE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.4 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 59.0 |
| ELKO | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 58.9 |
| MAGGIE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.3 |
| ADOBE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.3 |
| Greenfield (ROBINSON - FALCON) | Greenfield | NV | Eureka County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.0 |
| QUARY | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.0 |
| BARRICK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Elko County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 56.4 |
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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