Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid
606 West 14th Street, Miller, SD 57362Plant Summary Information
Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid is ranked #33 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid generated 26.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Clearlight Energy Holdings LP |
| Location | Hand County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 84.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 311.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,696 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #947 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
AE Power Services LLC (2013 to 2024) Clearlight Energy Holdings LP (2025 to 2025) |
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Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid (57045) |
| Plant Address | 606 West 14th Street, Miller, SD 57362 |
| Utility | Clearlight Energy Holdings LP (55963) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.47778, -99.13389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 84.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 09-75-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 10 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 10 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Clipper |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Liberty C89 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 0.3 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 0.3 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 0.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Load Management | P |
| Backup Power | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 57045 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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