TAP161649
SubstationNorth Carolina
At a glance
TAP161649 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina. It is classified as unclassified and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104797 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #107084 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #126030 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
| #131158 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #140312 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #146817 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161649, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN114541 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Durham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 70.8 |
| DURHAM | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Durham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 70.1 |
| UNKNOWN115164 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| UNKNOWN160766 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| TAP147409 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| TAP160803 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| UNKNOWN115457 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| UNKNOWN115453 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
How do candidate sites near TAP161649 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Durham County, Wake 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161649 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161649 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 14.5 miles.
Where is TAP161649 substation located?
TAP161649 is in North Carolina at 36.0942, -78.8640. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Durham County, Wake County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161649 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161649. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN114541 at 71/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
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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, “TAP161649 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap161649-f7c043f6 (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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