WHITEVILLE
SubstationNorth Carolina · PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC
WHITEVILLE is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, operated by PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4918 | 230 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 29.5 mi |
| #8981 | 230 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 16.0 mi |
| #32321 | 230 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #52213 | 115 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #52219 | 115 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHITEVILLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN146834 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Horry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| UNKNOWN114004 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Robeson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.4 |
| UNKNOWN121598 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Horry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| TAP147236 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Columbus County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN157236 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Bladen County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.6 |
| TAP158331 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Bladen County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN112294 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Columbus County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN123038 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Horry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.8 |
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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