Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center
TBD, Watertown, SD 57201Plant Summary Information
Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center generated 211.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Codington County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 856.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #845 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #112 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Crowned Ridge Wind II LLC (2019 to 2019) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2020 to 2025) |
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Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center (63269) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Watertown, SD 57201 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.0054, -96.92995 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 856.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CRW2 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 88 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 88 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295 |
Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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