SCHAFRATH SWITCH
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
At a glance
SCHAFRATH SWITCH is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on OHIO POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159220 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SCHAFRATH SWITCH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH MEDINA | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Medina County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.6 |
| STAR | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Summit County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.4 |
| OZ Summit | Greenfield | OH | Summit | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Wadsworth | Greenfield | OH | Medina | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.1 |
| EC Near Wadsworth | Greenfield | OH | Medina | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.0 |
| EC Near Morton Salt Rittman | Greenfield | OH | Wayne | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC Near Wadsworth | Greenfield | OH | Medina | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 62.3 |
| TAP154026 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Summit County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at SCHAFRATH SWITCH?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by OHIO POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 3.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near SCHAFRATH SWITCH score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Medina County, Summit County, Summit, Medina. The Ohio average across 3,933 scored sites is 54.8. 835 of those Ohio sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to SCHAFRATH SWITCH substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through SCHAFRATH SWITCH in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.3 miles.
Who owns SCHAFRATH SWITCH substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SCHAFRATH SWITCH belong to OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SCHAFRATH SWITCH substation located?
SCHAFRATH SWITCH is in Ohio at 40.8583, -81.9754. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Medina County, Summit County, Summit.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SCHAFRATH SWITCH substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SCHAFRATH SWITCH. The highest-scoring is NORTH MEDINA at 67/100. Across Ohio, the average DC Readiness score is 54.8.
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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, “SCHAFRATH SWITCH substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/schafrath-switch-075a7e1f (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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