TAP148049
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
TAP148049 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148049, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARMVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Prince Edward County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Mecklenburg | Greenfield | VA | Mecklenburg | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN114495 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Mecklenburg County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Coal Mecklenburg County | Greenfield | VA | Mecklenburg County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Coal Mecklenburg County | Greenfield | VA | Mecklenburg County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.8 |
| UNKNOWN114502 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Mecklenburg County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP147997 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Mecklenburg County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Mecklenburg Power Station | Greenfield | VA | Mecklenburg | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.6 |
How do candidate sites near TAP148049 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Prince Edward County, Mecklenburg, Mecklenburg County. The Virginia average across 5,871 scored sites is 52.6. 733 of those Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP148049 substation?
TAP148049 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 TAP148049 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP148049 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP148049 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP148049 substation located?
TAP148049 is in Virginia at 36.9726, -78.2532. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Prince Edward County, Mecklenburg, Mecklenburg County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP148049 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148049. The highest-scoring is FARMVILLE at 61/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
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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, “TAP148049 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap148049-45b61c29 (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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