TAP167450
SubstationSouth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
At a glance
TAP167450 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)'s transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168400 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #168401 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #168402 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 18.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167450, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN120859 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Richland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN117532 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Richland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.6 |
| UNKNOWN117825 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Calhoun County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.4 |
| UNKNOWN120865 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Darlington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| UNKNOWN120940 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Kershaw County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
| UNKNOWN120939 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Kershaw County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.0 |
| TAP170187 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Lee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN120864 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Sumter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP167450?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). Their combined recorded length is about 20.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP167450 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Richland County, Calhoun County, Darlington County, Kershaw 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP167450 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167450 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 20.6 miles.
Who owns TAP167450 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP167450 belong to DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP167450 substation located?
TAP167450 is in South Carolina at 34.0296, -80.5364. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Richland County, Calhoun County, Darlington County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167450 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167450. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN120859 at 66/100. 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, “TAP167450 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap167450-55678b18 (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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