TROPICAL
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At a glance
TROPICAL is an electric transmission substation in Nevada. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 TROPICAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I | Brownfield | NV | Clark | 230 kV | 13 MW | 7.6 yrs | 64.0 |
| LENZIE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| APEX | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN308478 | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| NORTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.0 |
| 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 |
| MEAD | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
How does TROPICAL 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. 96 named substations in the state are in TROPICAL's 115–229 kV band (55% of named stations). 65 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 TROPICAL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clark, Clark County. 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 TROPICAL substation?
TROPICAL has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TROPICAL is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TROPICAL substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TROPICAL in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TROPICAL substation located?
TROPICAL is in Nevada at 36.2683, -115.1311. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clark, Clark County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TROPICAL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TROPICAL. The highest-scoring is Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I at 64/100. Across Nevada, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 138 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, “TROPICAL substation, Nevada”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nevada/tropical-89ac2bb7 (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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