PLAYAS TAP#2
SubstationNew Mexico · CEC
At a glance
PLAYAS TAP#2 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on CEC's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PLAYAS TAP#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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIDALGO | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Grant County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.4 |
| EC FFE Hidalgo County | Greenfield | NM | Hidalgo County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.7 |
| HIDALGO SMELTER | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Hidalgo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.9 |
| LORDSBURG | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Hidalgo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.9 |
| PLAYAS | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Hidalgo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.5 |
| AMINAS TAP | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Hidalgo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 48.6 |
| 524 DeMoss Street | Industrial | NM | Hidalgo County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 43.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | NM | Hidalgo County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 43.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at PLAYAS TAP#2?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by CEC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 51.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near PLAYAS TAP#2 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 44 to 55 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Grant County, Hidalgo County. The New Mexico average across 1,535 scored sites is 47.8. 445 of those New Mexico sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to PLAYAS TAP#2 substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PLAYAS TAP#2 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 51.8 miles.
Who owns PLAYAS TAP#2 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at PLAYAS TAP#2 belong to CEC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is PLAYAS TAP#2 substation located?
PLAYAS TAP#2 is in New Mexico at 32.0375, -108.5721. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Grant County, Hidalgo County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PLAYAS TAP#2 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PLAYAS TAP#2. The highest-scoring is HIDALGO at 55/100. Across New Mexico, the average DC Readiness score is 47.8.
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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, “PLAYAS TAP#2 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/playas-tap-2-8277a98f (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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