ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION
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At a glance
ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION is an electric transmission substation in Texas. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307128 | 40 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| RANDALL COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| BUSHLAND | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN303242 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Castro County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN304149 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Castro County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN309446 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
| OGALLALA | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Castro County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
| MANHATTAN | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
How does ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION compare with other substations in Texas?
Texas has 4,939 substation records in HIFLD, of which 1,426 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 3 named substations in the state are in ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION's below 69 kV band. 1,421 sit in a higher band. 200 named substations in Texas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
How do candidate sites near ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION 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 Randall County, Castro County, Potter County. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION substation?
ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION has a maximum voltage of 40 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 40 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 1.7 miles.
Where is ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION substation located?
ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION is in Texas at 34.7864, -102.0731. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Randall County, Castro County, Potter County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION. The highest-scoring is AMARILLO SOUTH at 65/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “ASTRA WIND FARM SUBSTATION substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/astra-wind-farm-substation-35e15e2c (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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