FORT RANDALL
SubstationSouth Dakota · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD)
FORT RANDALL is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, operated by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD). It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 10 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46250 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | IN SERVICE | 49.8 mi |
| #21566 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | — | 0.2 mi |
| #22392 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | IN SERVICE | 49.8 mi |
| #37621 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 84.1 mi |
| #41562 | 230 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 87.4 mi |
| #13596 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 43.5 mi |
| #12669 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #12674 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 21.3 mi |
| #12675 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 16.9 mi |
| #12665 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | IN SERVICE | 23.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORT RANDALL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT RANDALL | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Charles Mix County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 70.0 |
| ARMOUR | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Douglas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 68.2 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131929 - FORT THOMPSON) | Greenfield | SD | Charles Mix County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.0 yrs | 66.6 |
| UNKNOWN131246 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Bon Homme County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 66.6 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131929 - FORT THOMPSON) | Greenfield | SD | Charles Mix County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.0 yrs | 66.1 |
| Greenfield (FORT THOMPSON - FORT RANDALL) | Greenfield | SD | Charles Mix County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN132856 - FORT RANDALL) | Greenfield | SD | Charles Mix County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 64.5 |
| Greenfield (FORT RANDALL - UTICA JUNCTION) | Greenfield | SD | Charles Mix County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 64.3 |
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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