TAP159124
SubstationSouth Dakota · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
At a glance
TAP159124 is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, on NORTHWESTERN ENERGY'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160699 | — | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #160787 | — | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
| #161318 | — | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 16.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159124, 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 | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| LAKE PLATTE | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Brule County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN131244 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Douglas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| UNKNOWN131242 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Charles Mix County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| UNKNOWN159245 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Charles Mix County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| TAP159197 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Douglas County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN131243 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Douglas County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.2 |
| UNKNOWN159733 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Gregory County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159124?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY. Their combined recorded length is about 28.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159124 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Charles Mix County, Brule County, Douglas County, Gregory County. The South Dakota average across 1,151 scored sites is 54.7. 477 of those South Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159124 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159124 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 28.1 miles.
Who owns TAP159124 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159124 belong to NORTHWESTERN ENERGY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159124 substation located?
TAP159124 is in South Dakota at 43.2554, -98.6936. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Charles Mix County, Brule County, Douglas County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159124 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159124. The highest-scoring is FORT RANDALL at 63/100. Across South Dakota, the average DC Readiness score is 54.7.
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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, “TAP159124 substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/tap159124-3a0d43ea (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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