WEST BASSETT
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
WEST BASSETT is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST BASSETT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Martinsville city | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 65.8 |
| Maple Street Substation | Brownfield | VA | Martinsville | — | 9 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.1 |
| UNKNOWN113954 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rockingham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| OZ Rockingham | Greenfield | NC | Rockingham | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 59.5 |
| EC FFE Martinsville city | Greenfield | VA | Martinsville city | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 59.4 |
| DAN RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rockingham County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| OZ Martinsville | Greenfield | VA | Martinsville | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 59.4 |
| OZ Henry | Greenfield | VA | Henry | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.5 |
How does WEST BASSETT compare with other substations in Virginia?
Virginia has 1,382 substation records in HIFLD, of which 529 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 238 named substations in the state are in WEST BASSETT's 115–229 kV band (45% of named stations). 212 sit in a higher band. 39 named substations in Virginia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
How do candidate sites near WEST BASSETT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Martinsville city, Martinsville, Rockingham County, Rockingham. 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 WEST BASSETT substation?
WEST BASSETT 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 WEST BASSETT is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST BASSETT substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WEST BASSETT in the HIFLD line data.
Where is WEST BASSETT substation located?
WEST BASSETT is in Virginia at 36.7698, -80.0175. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Martinsville city, Martinsville, Rockingham County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST BASSETT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST BASSETT. The highest-scoring is AXTON at 66/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
Other 138 kV substations in Virginia
- CLINCH RIVER· 13 lines
- FIELDALE· 11 lines
- GLEN LYN· 11 lines
- DANVILLE· 10 lines
- REUSENS· 10 lines
- SALTVILLE· 10 lines
- HANCOCK· 8 lines
- NORTH BRISTOL· 8 lines
- All named substations in Virginia· 529 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Virginia· 5,871 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Virginia
- 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, “WEST BASSETT substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/west-bassett-fbb218cb (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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