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TAP155108

Substation

Tennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

Max voltage
161
kV

At a glance

TAP155108 is a 161 kV electric substation in Tennessee on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network, recorded in the HIFLD transmission dataset. 3 transmission lines connect to it. The highest-scoring datacenter candidate site within about 25 miles is MONTGOMERY in Montgomery County, with a DC Readiness score of 71/100.

TAP155108 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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

Max voltage161 kV
Min voltage161 kV
Voltage classSub-transmission (138 kV)
Connected lines3

Ownership

Line owner (most lines)TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Coordinates36.5533, -87.3996

Connected transmission lines

Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.

Line IDVoltageOwnerStatusLength
#112693161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE0.1 mi
#126140161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE10.1 mi
#135592161 kVTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYIN SERVICE4.0 mi

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Nearby datacenter candidate sites

Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155108, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.

Candidate sites near TAP155108 substation
SiteTypeStateCountyVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
MONTGOMERYSubstation-AdjacentTNMontgomery County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs71.4
CUMBERLAND 500KVSubstation-AdjacentTNHouston County500 kV1,000 MW3.9 yrs68.8
UNKNOWN156877Substation-AdjacentKYChristian County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs65.8
CASKYSubstation-AdjacentKYChristian County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs65.5
COMMERCE PARKSubstation-AdjacentKYChristian County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs64.6
HOPKINSVILLESubstation-AdjacentKYChristian County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs64.4
OZ MontgomeryGreenfieldTNMontgomery——3.9 yrs64.4
EC FFE Todd CountyGreenfieldKYTodd County——3.9 yrs63.7

Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155108?

The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.3 miles.

How do candidate sites near TAP155108 score?

The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Montgomery County, Houston County, Christian County, Montgomery. 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

What voltage is TAP155108 substation?

TAP155108 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP155108 is above the national midpoint.

How many transmission lines connect to TAP155108 substation?

3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155108 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.3 miles.

Who owns TAP155108 substation?

HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155108 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.

Where is TAP155108 substation located?

TAP155108 is in Tennessee at 36.5533, -87.3996. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Montgomery County, Houston County, Christian County.

Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155108 substation?

GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155108. The highest-scoring is MONTGOMERY at 71/100. 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, “TAP155108 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap155108-53adbf0f (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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