Buffalo Ridge II LLC
21006 486th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Ridge II LLC is ranked #19 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Ridge II LLC generated 127.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge II LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Renewables LLC |
| Location | Brookings County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 402.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,598 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #472 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Ridge II LLC
Buffalo Ridge II LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge II LLC (57424) |
| Plant Address | 21006 486th Avenue Elkton, SD 57026 |
| Utility | Avangrid Renewables LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5281, -96.6267 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2010 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 402.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 10-378-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 210 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 210 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 105 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 105 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 256 |
Buffalo Ridge II LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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