VT HANLON
SubstationSouth Dakota · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD)
VT HANLON is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, operated by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD). It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13565 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY - (SD) | IN SERVICE | 61.2 mi |
| #30335 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 27.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VT HANLON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT HANLON | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hanson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 71.0 |
| UNKNOWN131208 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Davison County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 70.5 |
| MITCHELL NORTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Davison County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN131154 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hanson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 65.7 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131208 - SIOUX FALLS) | Greenfield | SD | McCook County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 65.5 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131154 - VT HANLON) | Greenfield | SD | Hanson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 65.1 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131154 - VT HANLON) | Greenfield | SD | McCook County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 65.0 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131208 - SIOUX FALLS) | Greenfield | SD | Hanson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 64.9 |
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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