SILA RAY
SubstationTexas · BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
At a glance
SILA RAY is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #310968 | 138 kV | ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC | — | 2.9 mi |
| #311446 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #312319 | 138 kV | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #312629 | 138 kV | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD | — | 0.1 mi |
| #312809 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILA RAY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegle Power | Brownfield | TX | Cameron County | 138 kV | 1,282 MW | 3.5 yrs | 71.4 |
| UNKNOWN305746 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Cameron County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.6 |
| RIO HONDO | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Willacy County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.3 |
| EC Near Aegle Power | Greenfield | TX | Cameron | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 66.2 |
| OZ Cameron | Greenfield | TX | Cameron | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 65.7 |
| OZ Cameron | Greenfield | TX | Cameron | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.0 |
| Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers | Brownfield | TX | Hidalgo County | 115 kV | 25 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.0 |
| UNKNOWN308524 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Cameron County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.7 |
How does SILA RAY 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. 1,020 named substations in the state are in SILA RAY's 115–229 kV band (72% of named stations). 236 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.
Who owns the transmission lines at SILA RAY?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10 miles.
How do candidate sites near SILA RAY 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 Cameron County, Willacy County, Cameron, Hidalgo 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 SILA RAY substation?
SILA RAY has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SILA RAY is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SILA RAY substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SILA RAY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10 miles.
Who owns SILA RAY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SILA RAY belong to BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD, and others to ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SILA RAY substation located?
SILA RAY is in Texas at 25.9137, -97.5223. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cameron County, Willacy County, Cameron.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SILA RAY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILA RAY. The highest-scoring is Aegle Power at 71/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 138 kV substations in Texas
- MCNEIL· 17 lines
- CALAVERAS 138KV SWITCHYARD· 15 lines
- LAKE HUBBARD SES· 15 lines
- PARKDALE SES· 15 lines
- EAST LEVEE· 12 lines
- PEARSALL POWER PLANT· 11 lines
- SR BERTRON PLANT· 11 lines
- MOUNTAIN CREEK SES· 10 lines
- All named substations in Texas· 1,426 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Texas· 6,839 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Texas
- Substations by state
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, “SILA RAY substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/sila-ray-13c4eb92 (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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