Beethoven Wind
29098 406th Avenue, Tripp, SD 57376Plant Summary Information
Beethoven Wind is ranked #24 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beethoven Wind generated 65.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Beethoven Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) |
| Location | Bon Homme County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 282.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,114 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #632 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
B&H Wind LLC (2013 to 2013) BayWa r.e Wind LLC (2014 to 2014) NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (2015 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beethoven Wind
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Beethoven Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beethoven Wind (59187) |
| Plant Address | 29098 406th Avenue, Tripp, SD 57376 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.16, -98.08 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 282.3 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 | QF14-1-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator B&H80 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.NWPS.BEETHOVEN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 43 |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 43 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.85-87 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Beethoven Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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