SOUTHBEND
SubstationPennsylvania · WEST PENN POWER CO
SOUTHBEND is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, operated by WEST PENN POWER CO. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38530 | 500 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SOUTHBEND, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHBEND | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Armstrong County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 78.0 |
| SOUTHBEND | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Armstrong County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 77.4 |
| UNKNOWN123462 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Indiana County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 76.7 |
| FIVE MILE | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Indiana County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.8 |
| HOMER CITY | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Indiana County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.1 |
| FIRSTENERGY ARMSTRONG POWER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Armstrong County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.1 |
| UNKNOWN146398 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Allegheny County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.0 |
| UNKNOWN123627 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Armstrong County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 72.8 |
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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