TAP170172
SubstationSouth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP170172 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167106 | — | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 4.2 mi |
| #171997 | — | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #171998 | — | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170172, 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 |
| ALLEN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN112337 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| UNKNOWN114635 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| WOODLAWN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| CATAWBA 230KV SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.0 |
| TAP150276 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | York County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170172?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Their combined recorded length is about 8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170172 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in York County, Mecklenburg 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 TAP170172 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170172 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 8 miles.
Who owns TAP170172 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170172 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170172 substation located?
TAP170172 is in South Carolina at 34.9616, -80.8828. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in York County, Mecklenburg County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170172 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170172. 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, “TAP170172 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap170172-a4d1507e (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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