ALCOA PRIMARY
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
ALCOA PRIMARY is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #124027 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | INACTIVE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ALCOA PRIMARY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL RUN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Anderson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 72.2 |
| VOLUNTEER | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.5 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.1 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 66.7 |
| OAK RIDGE RESERVATION (USDOE) | Brownfield | TN | Anderson | 161 kV | 0 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.1 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.1 |
| LONSDALE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.6 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 64.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at ALCOA PRIMARY?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near ALCOA PRIMARY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Anderson County, Knox County, Knox, Anderson. The Tennessee average across 2,190 scored sites is 57. 886 of those Tennessee sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to ALCOA PRIMARY substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through ALCOA PRIMARY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.5 miles.
Who owns ALCOA PRIMARY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ALCOA PRIMARY belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ALCOA PRIMARY substation located?
ALCOA PRIMARY is in Tennessee at 35.7784, -83.9704. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Anderson County, Knox County, Knox.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ALCOA PRIMARY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ALCOA PRIMARY. The highest-scoring is BULL RUN at 72/100. Across Tennessee, the average DC Readiness score is 57.
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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, “ALCOA PRIMARY substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/alcoa-primary-f363bdab (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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