TAP161684
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
TAP161684 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, operated by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 6 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41084 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 6.3 mi |
| #45407 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 6.3 mi |
| #52091 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #52092 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #52093 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #52094 | 100 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161684, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLEAF SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rowan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 73.5 |
| Greenfield (PLEASANT GARDEN - WOODLEAF SWI) | Greenfield | NC | Rowan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| MITCHELL RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Yadkin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| Greenfield (WOODLEAF SWITCHING STATION - M) | Greenfield | NC | Rowan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| UNKNOWN114916 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Forsyth County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.7 |
| TAP169920 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rowan County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.4 |
| UNKNOWN115091 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Stokes County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| TAP169914 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rowan County | 100 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
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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