TAP154016
SubstationSouth Carolina
At a glance
TAP154016 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111874 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #128733 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #132120 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP154016, 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 |
| UNKNOWN116730 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Saluda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
| TAP152561 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Newberry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP154016 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 TAP154016 substation?
TAP154016 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 TAP154016 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP154016 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP154016 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.7 miles.
Where is TAP154016 substation located?
TAP154016 is in South Carolina at 34.0840, -81.6084. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fairfield County, Lexington County, Newberry County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP154016 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP154016. 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, “TAP154016 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap154016-d06fbba8 (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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