South Dakota Wind Energy Cente
33716 207th St, Highmore, SD 57345Plant Summary Information
South Dakota Wind Energy Cente is ranked #33 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Dakota Wind Energy Cente generated 24.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | South Dakota Wind Energy Cente |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FPL Energy South Dakota Wind LLC |
| Location | Hyde County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 81.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 307.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,657 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #939 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Dakota Wind Energy Cente
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South Dakota Wind Energy Cente Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Dakota Wind Energy Cente (56092) |
| Plant Address | 33716 207th St, Highmore, SD 57345 |
| Utility | FPL Energy South Dakota Wind LLC (34721) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5492, -99.5 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 81.4 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 | 03-1103-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE15 Details Operating October 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 27 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 27 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.3 |
South Dakota Wind Energy Cente Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #929 | FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 85.4 GWh |
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| #931 | McFadden Ridge | Rock River, WY | 84.1 GWh |
| #932 | AM Wind Repower LLC | Whitewater, CA | 84.1 GWh |
| #933 | Busch Ranch Wind Energy | Walsenburg, CO | 83.7 GWh |
| #934 | Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm | Carthage, ME | 82.9 GWh |
| #935 | Casselman Wind Power Project | Garrett, PA | 82.3 GWh |
| #936 | Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 82.3 GWh |
| #937 | Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 82.1 GWh |
| #938 | Munnsville Wind Farm LLC | Madison, NY | 82.0 GWh |
| #940 | Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 81.4 GWh |
| #941 | Flying Cloud Power Partners LLC | Lake Park, IA | 81.0 GWh |
| #942 | Ocotillo Windpower | Forsan, TX | 80.9 GWh |
| #943 | Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 80.9 GWh |
| #944 | Mesa Wind Repower | Whitewater, CA | 80.1 GWh |
| #945 | Old Gold Energy Center, LLC | Joice, IA | 78.4 GWh |
| #946 | Antrim Wind | Antrim, NH | 77.9 GWh |
| #947 | Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 77.2 GWh |
| #948 | Condon Windpower LLC | Condon, OR | 77.0 GWh |
| #949 | High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 76.4 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding South Dakota Wind Energy Cente.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen CT | Aberdeen, SD | 29.7 GWh | 78.2 mi |
| Aurora County Wind | White Lake, SD | 67.1 GWh | 67.3 mi |
| Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 813.0 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Bob Glanzer Generating Station | Huron, SD | 104.1 GWh | 66.6 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 72.5 GWh | 64.2 mi |
| Campbell County Wind Farm | Pollock, SD | 286.1 GWh | 91.4 mi |
| Crocker Wind Farm | Conde, SD | 787.2 GWh | 89.1 mi |
| Day County Wind LLC | Conde, SD | 439.2 GWh | 90.6 mi |
| Ft. Pierre | Fort Pierre, SD | 53.9 MWh | 45.2 mi |
| Groton Generation Station | Groton, SD | 180.5 GWh | 89.1 mi |
| North Bend Wind Project, LLC | Highmore, SD | 883.2 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Oahe | Pierre, SD | 2.2 TWh | 44.2 mi |
| Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 69.4 GWh | 90.3 mi |
| Pierre Solar | Pierre, SD | 2.0 GWh | 41.3 mi |
| POET Bioprocessing- Mitchell | Mitchell, SD | 20.1 GWh | 86.4 mi |
| Prairie Winds SD1 | Crow Lake, SD | 378.9 GWh | 57.8 mi |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 77.2 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | St. Lawrence, SD | 765.4 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Triple H Wind Project | Highmore, SD | 1.0 TWh | 11.4 mi |
| Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 231.2 GWh | 58.7 mi |