NANTAHALA
SubstationTennessee · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
NANTAHALA is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, operated by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3968 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 22.5 mi |
| #5541 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 13.1 mi |
| #34155 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
| #57070 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 16.9 mi |
| #57071 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 16.9 mi |
| #57659 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 25.8 mi |
| #64228 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | — | 0.2 mi |
| #64229 | 161 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NANTAHALA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109790 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Swain County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.7 |
| WELLSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Blount County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.5 |
| TAP144705 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| UNKNOWN109704 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| TAP172044 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.7 |
| UNKNOWN109778 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Swain County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.6 |
| UNKNOWN109708 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.5 |
| UNKNOWN109709 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Macon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.4 |
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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