TAP152628
SubstationSouth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP152628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102537 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #132023 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #138577 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152628, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN117127 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Fairfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.5 |
| UNKNOWN117831 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Lexington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.2 |
| UNKNOWN117190 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Newberry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN152556 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Fairfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
| POMARIA | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Newberry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| UNKNOWN117128 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Saluda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.9 |
| TAP152561 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Newberry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
| TAP152618 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Newberry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152628?
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 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152628 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Fairfield County, Lexington County, Newberry County, Saluda 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 TAP152628 substation?
TAP152628 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 TAP152628 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152628 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152628 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns TAP152628 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152628 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152628 substation located?
TAP152628 is in South Carolina at 34.2797, -81.5889. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fairfield County, Lexington County, Newberry County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152628 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152628. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN117127 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, “TAP152628 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap152628-ebb2b888 (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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