TAP170161
SubstationSouth Carolina · SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY
At a glance
TAP170161 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina, on SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171982 | 230 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #171984 | 230 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #171985 | 230 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170161, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.6 |
| WEST MCINTOSH | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.6 |
| UNKNOWN120913 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| YEMASSEE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.0 |
| KRAFT | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Chatham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.8 |
| McIntosh | Brownfield | GA | Jasper County | 230 kV | 178 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN167524 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Jasper County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.9 |
| TAP170160 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Jasper County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170161?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170161 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Effingham County, Colleton County, Chatham County, Jasper 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 TAP170161 substation?
TAP170161 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP170161 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP170161 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170161 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.4 miles.
Who owns TAP170161 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170161 belong to SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170161 substation located?
TAP170161 is in South Carolina at 32.3354, -81.0319. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Effingham County, Colleton County, Chatham County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170161 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170161. The highest-scoring is BLANDFORD 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, “TAP170161 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap170161-d01cf120 (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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