COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2
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At a glance
COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 is an electric transmission substation in Nevada. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) 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 COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAD | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| CLARK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.7 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.3 |
| MARKETPLACE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.0 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.0 |
| MCCULLOUGH | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 60.8 |
How does COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 compare with other substations in Nevada?
Nevada has 379 substation records in HIFLD, of which 175 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 41 named substations in the state are in COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2's 230–344 kV band (23% of named stations). 24 sit in a higher band. 24 named substations in Nevada operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
How do candidate sites near COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clark County, Clark. The Nevada average across 1,809 scored sites is 48.5. 250 of those Nevada sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 substation?
COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 substation located?
COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 is in Nevada at 35.7921, -114.9692. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clark County, Clark.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2. The highest-scoring is MEAD at 62/100. Across Nevada, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 230 kV substations in Nevada
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, “COPPER MOUNTAIN SOLAR 2 substation, Nevada”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nevada/copper-mountain-solar-2-d57ba62a (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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