WHIRLWIND
SubstationNevada · AZUSA LIGHT & POWER
WHIRLWIND is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, operated by AZUSA LIGHT & POWER. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #84712 | 500 kV | AZUSA LIGHT & POWER | IN SERVICE | 16.3 mi |
| #85882 | 500 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 73.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHIRLWIND, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| WINDHUB | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kern County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.8 |
| Greenfield (CELILO - SYLMAR EAST) | Greenfield | CA | Los Angeles County | 1000 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.8 |
| WESTWIND | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kern County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.3 |
| BARREN RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kern County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.6 |
| CASTAIC | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Ventura County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 60.4 |
| Greenfield (VINCENT - MIDWAY) | Greenfield | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
| Greenfield (VINCENT - MIDWAY) | Greenfield | CA | Ventura County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
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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