RANKIN LAKE
SubstationNorth Carolina
At a glance
RANKIN LAKE is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102944 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #109577 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #121453 | 100 kV | — | — | 0.0 mi |
| #149601 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RANKIN LAKE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT TIE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.6 |
| Sediver | Brownfield | SC | York County | — | 520 MW | 3.9 yrs | 70.6 |
| ALLEN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 69.9 |
| MCGUIRE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 69.8 |
| UNKNOWN112337 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| UNKNOWN133860 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cherokee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.0 |
| WOODLAWN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| UNKNOWN114635 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
How does RANKIN LAKE compare with other substations in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 3,209 substation records in HIFLD, of which 106 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 8 named substations in the state are in RANKIN LAKE's 69–114 kV band (8% of named stations). 87 sit in a higher band. 10 named substations in North Carolina operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
How do candidate sites near RANKIN LAKE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in York County, Mecklenburg County, Cherokee County. The North Carolina average across 2,778 scored sites is 55.1. 1,087 of those North Carolina sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is RANKIN LAKE substation?
RANKIN LAKE has a maximum voltage of 100 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so RANKIN LAKE is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to RANKIN LAKE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RANKIN LAKE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 100 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.5 miles.
Where is RANKIN LAKE substation located?
RANKIN LAKE is in North Carolina at 35.2962, -81.2046. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in York County, Mecklenburg County, Cherokee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RANKIN LAKE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RANKIN LAKE. The highest-scoring is NEWPORT TIE at 72/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
Other 100 kV substations in North Carolina
- MCADENVILLE· 13 lines
- LAKEWOOD· 12 lines
- HILLTOP· 10 lines
- NORTH CHARLOTTE· 6 lines
- PARK ROAD· 5 lines
- KENILWORTH· 4 lines
- HILLTOP· 3 lines
- All named substations in North Carolina· 106 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in North Carolina· 2,778 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in North Carolina
- Substations by state
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, “RANKIN LAKE substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/rankin-lake-965490e8 (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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