TAP151949
SubstationSouth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP151949 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #125577 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
| #134552 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 10.7 mi |
| #147083 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151949, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN111316 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cleveland County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 71.0 |
| UNKNOWN133860 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cherokee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN111199 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cleveland County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| PEACH VALLEY TIE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Spartanburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.9 |
| TIGER TIE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Spartanburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.8 |
| OZ Spartanburg | Greenfield | SC | Spartanburg | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| RIPP SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Cherokee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.0 |
| RIVERVIEW SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Cherokee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP151949?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Line voltages range from 100 kV to 100 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP151949 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cleveland County, Cherokee County, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg. 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 TAP151949 substation?
TAP151949 has a maximum voltage of 100 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP151949 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP151949 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP151949 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 100 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.6 miles.
Who owns TAP151949 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP151949 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP151949 substation located?
TAP151949 is in South Carolina at 34.8470, -81.7730. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cleveland County, Cherokee County, Spartanburg County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP151949 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151949. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN111316 at 71/100. 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, “TAP151949 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap151949-76f40243 (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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