Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center
TBD, Watertown, SD 57201Plant Summary Information
Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center is ranked #12 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center generated 213.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Crowned Ridge Wind, LLC |
| Location | Codington County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 788.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #901 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #147 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Cattle Ridge Wind Farm, LLC (2015 to 2016) Cattle Ridge Wind Holdings, LLC (2017 to 2017) Crowned Ridge Wind, LLC (2018 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center
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Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center (60503) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Watertown, SD 57201 |
| Utility | Crowned Ridge Wind, LLC (61416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.15495, -96.83684 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 788.2 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CTTL1 Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 36.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 87 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 87 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 90 |
Crowned Ridge Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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