Aurora County Wind
37158 US Hwy. 16, White Lake, SD 57833Plant Summary Information
Aurora County Wind is ranked #35 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Aurora County Wind generated 22.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Aurora County Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | Aurora County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 79.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 285.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,772 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #958 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2017 to 2024) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Aurora County Wind
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Aurora County Wind
Aurora County Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Aurora County Wind (61745) |
| Plant Address | 37158 US Hwy. 16, White Lake, SD 57833 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.73083, -98.76417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 79.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 16-76-005 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ACSD Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 9 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 9 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Aurora County Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #948 | Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 84.2 GWh |
| #949 | Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 84.2 GWh |
| #950 | NextEra-Blackwell Wind, LLC | Blackwell, OK | 83.3 GWh |
| #951 | Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 82.8 GWh |
| #952 | Ewington Energy Systems, LLC | Worthington, MN | 81.4 GWh |
| #953 | Block Island Wind Farm | NA, RI | 81.4 GWh |
| #954 | Ringer Hill Wind Farm, LLC | Salisbury, PA | 81.1 GWh |
| #955 | Mountain View III | North Palm Springs, CA | 80.7 GWh |
| #956 | Fair Wind | Oakland, MD | 80.2 GWh |
| #957 | Mesa Wind Repower | Whitewater, CA | 80.1 GWh |
| #959 | Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 79.5 GWh |
| #960 | Ocotillo Windpower | Forsan, TX | 79.4 GWh |
| #961 | Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 78.7 GWh |
| #962 | Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 78.6 GWh |
| #963 | Llano Estacado Wind Ranch | White Deer, TX | 77.0 GWh |
| #964 | Antrim Wind | Antrim, NH | 76.7 GWh |
| #965 | AM Wind Repower | Whitewater, CA | 76.7 GWh |
| #966 | Fenner Wind | Cazenovia, NY | 75.8 GWh |
| #967 | Big Turtle Wind Farm, LLC | Harbor Beach, MI | 75.6 GWh |
| #968 | Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 75.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Aurora County Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beethoven Wind | Tripp, SD | 282.3 GWh | 52.3 mi |
| Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 745.8 GWh | 40.1 mi |
| Bob Glanzer Generating Station | Huron, SD | 104.1 GWh | 53 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 79.5 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Fort Randall | Pickstown, SD | 1.4 TWh | 47.2 mi |
| Gavins Point | Crofton, NE | 694.0 GWh | 88.7 mi |
| Grande Prairie Wind Farm | O'Neill, NE | 1.2 TWh | 79.4 mi |
| Lake Preston | Lake Preston, SD | 135.0 MWh | 81.5 mi |
| North Bend Wind Project, LLC | Highmore, SD | 857.2 GWh | 63 mi |
| POET Bioprocessing- Mitchell | Mitchell, SD | 20.3 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| Prairie Winds SD1 | Crow Lake, SD | 358.1 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Prevailing Wind Park | Lesterville, SD | 821.7 GWh | 78.4 mi |
| RE Solar, LLC | Redfield, SD | 11.9 GWh | 83.4 mi |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 84.2 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| South Dakota Wind Energy Cente | Highmore, SD | 84.5 GWh | 67.3 mi |
| Springview | Springview, NE | 10.2 GWh | 80.7 mi |
| Stuart (NE) | Stuart, NE | 13.0 MWh | 80.5 mi |
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | St. Lawrence, SD | 837.1 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Triple H Wind Project | Highmore, SD | 1.0 TWh | 62.3 mi |
| Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 225.9 GWh | 20.7 mi |