SHARPLES
SubstationWest Virginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
At a glance
SHARPLES is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on APPALACHIAN POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #103126 | — | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #117225 | — | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SHARPLES, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOMING | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Wyoming County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.0 |
| RUTH | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.5 |
| UNKNOWN108883 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
| TAP137199 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.2 |
| EC Coal Kanawha County | Greenfield | WV | Kanawha County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| HERNSHAW | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Coal Mingo County | Greenfield | WV | Mingo County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| CABIN CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 59.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at SHARPLES?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 3.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near SHARPLES score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wyoming County, Kanawha County, Mingo County. The West Virginia average across 3,734 scored sites is 52. 378 of those West Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to SHARPLES substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SHARPLES in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.5 miles.
Who owns SHARPLES substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SHARPLES belong to APPALACHIAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SHARPLES substation located?
SHARPLES is in West Virginia at 37.9058, -81.8415. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wyoming County, Kanawha County, Mingo County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SHARPLES substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SHARPLES. The highest-scoring is WYOMING at 64/100. Across West Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.
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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, “SHARPLES substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/sharples-2adffad7 (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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