TAP161881
SubstationTennessee · KINGSPORT POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161881 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on KINGSPORT POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #145364 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #165232 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #165251 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161881, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAGEL | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 64.7 |
| Bristol Demolition Landfill | Brownfield | VA | Bristol | — | 0 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.6 |
| PHILLIPS BEND | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Hawkins County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 63.8 |
| SULLIVAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Sullivan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Bristol | Greenfield | VA | Bristol | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Coal Greene County | Greenfield | TN | Greene County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Coal Scott County | Greenfield | VA | Scott County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 61.0 |
| OZ Scott | Greenfield | VA | Scott | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161881?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KINGSPORT POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 13.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161881 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Scott County, Bristol, Hawkins County, Sullivan County. 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 TAP161881 substation?
TAP161881 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP161881 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161881 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161881 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13.2 miles.
Who owns TAP161881 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161881 belong to KINGSPORT POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161881 substation located?
TAP161881 is in Tennessee at 36.3996, -82.4831. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Scott County, Bristol, Hawkins County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161881 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161881. The highest-scoring is NAGEL at 65/100. 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, “TAP161881 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap161881-11c2e5e5 (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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