TAP152539
SubstationSouth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP152539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100644 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #143582 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 14.4 mi |
| #164146 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 9.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152539, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT TIE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.6 |
| Sediver | Brownfield | SC | York County | — | 520 MW | 3.9 yrs | 70.6 |
| UNKNOWN117127 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Fairfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.5 |
| CATAWBA 230KV SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.0 |
| UNKNOWN114800 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.1 |
| OZ York | Greenfield | SC | York | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.8 |
| OZ York | Greenfield | SC | York | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.7 |
| UNKNOWN152556 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Fairfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152539?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 25 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152539 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in York County, Fairfield County, York. 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 TAP152539 substation?
TAP152539 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP152539 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152539 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152539 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 25 miles.
Who owns TAP152539 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152539 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152539 substation located?
TAP152539 is in South Carolina at 34.6549, -81.2485. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in York County, Fairfield County, York.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152539 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152539. The highest-scoring is NEWPORT TIE at 72/100. 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, “TAP152539 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap152539-8ef1a1eb (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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