BALTA
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
BALTA is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, operated by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 4 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.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1505 | 230 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 17.9 mi |
| #23952 | 230 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 68.6 mi |
| #27428 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 43.4 mi |
| #46234 | 230 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 22.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BALTA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN132775 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.5 |
| UNKNOWN132777 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.3 |
| UNKNOWN134302 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Wells County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.1 |
| BALTA | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.9 |
| UNKNOWN134289 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.6 |
| TAP166963 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN134375 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.5 |
| TAP166966 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.2 |
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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