TAP305106
SubstationTexas · DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP305106 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303425 | 115 kV | DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
| #303450 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #308419 | 115 kV | DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305106, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| OGALLALA | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Castro County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
| DEAF SMITH | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Deaf Smith County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
| COULTER | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.1 |
| AC | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.1 |
| TAP302466 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305106?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC, SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305106 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Randall County, Castro County, Deaf Smith 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 TAP305106 substation?
TAP305106 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP305106 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305106 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305106 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.9 miles.
Who owns TAP305106 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP305106 belong to DEAF SMITH ELECTRIC COOP, INC, and others to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP305106 substation located?
TAP305106 is in Texas at 34.8484, -102.3158. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Randall County, Castro County, Deaf Smith County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305106 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305106. The highest-scoring is BUSHLAND at 63/100. 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, “TAP305106 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap305106-84f0321e (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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