TAP150949
SubstationSouth Carolina
At a glance
TAP150949 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150949, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERIES STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Berkeley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.7 |
| UNKNOWN121093 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Berkeley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.2 |
| UNKNOWN121163 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Berkeley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.1 |
| UNKNOWN120969 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Charleston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.8 |
| UNKNOWN120968 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Charleston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.6 |
| UNKNOWN120970 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Dorchester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN121119 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Charleston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN120996 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Charleston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP150949 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Berkeley County, Charleston County, Dorchester County. The South Carolina average across 2,061 scored sites is 57.1. 1,124 of those South Carolina sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP150949 substation?
TAP150949 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP150949 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP150949 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP150949 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP150949 substation located?
TAP150949 is in South Carolina at 32.9835, -80.2123. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Berkeley County, Charleston County, Dorchester County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP150949 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150949. The highest-scoring is JEFFERIES STATION at 68/100. Across South Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
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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, “TAP150949 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap150949-a9116936 (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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