South Dakota Wind Energy Cente
33716 207th St, Highmore, SD 57345Plant Summary Information
South Dakota Wind Energy Cente is ranked #33 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Dakota Wind Energy Cente generated 18.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| 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 | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 84.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 304.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,704 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #946 out of 1,369 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 |
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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 Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 84.5 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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| #936 | Chestnut Flats Wind Farm | Altoona, PA | 90.7 GWh |
| #937 | Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm | Carthage, ME | 90.4 GWh |
| #938 | Moraine Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 88.9 GWh |
| #939 | Ashtabula Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 88.6 GWh |
| #940 | Dutch Hill Wind Project | Cohocton, NY | 88.1 GWh |
| #941 | Diamond Willow Wind Facility | Baker, MT | 88.0 GWh |
| #942 | Community Wind South | Rushmore, MN | 87.9 GWh |
| #943 | Kawailoa Wind | Haleiwa, HI | 87.4 GWh |
| #944 | Na Pua Makani Wind Project | Kahuku, HI | 87.0 GWh |
| #945 | Storm Lake 1 | Alta, IA | 86.9 GWh |
| #947 | Sleeping Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 84.5 GWh |
| #948 | Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 84.2 GWh |
| #949 | Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 84.2 GWh |
| #950 | NextEra-Blackwell Wind, LLC | Blackwell, OK | 83.3 GWh |
| #951 | Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 82.8 GWh |
| #952 | Ewington Energy Systems, LLC | Worthington, MN | 81.4 GWh |
| #953 | Block Island Wind Farm | NA, RI | 81.4 GWh |
| #954 | Ringer Hill Wind Farm, LLC | Salisbury, PA | 81.1 GWh |
| #955 | Mountain View III | North Palm Springs, CA | 80.7 GWh |
| #956 | Fair Wind | Oakland, MD | 80.2 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 | 56.2 GWh | 78.2 mi |
| Aurora County Wind | White Lake, SD | 79.8 GWh | 67.3 mi |
| Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 745.8 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Bob Glanzer Generating Station | Huron, SD | 104.1 GWh | 66.6 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 79.5 GWh | 64.2 mi |
| Crocker Wind Farm | Conde, SD | 795.3 GWh | 89.1 mi |
| Day County Wind LLC | Conde, SD | 432.1 GWh | 90.6 mi |
| Ft. Pierre | Fort Pierre, SD | 67.6 MWh | 45.2 mi |
| Groton Generation Station | Groton, SD | 220.7 GWh | 89.1 mi |
| North Bend Wind Project, LLC | Highmore, SD | 857.2 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Oahe | Pierre, SD | 2.0 TWh | 44.2 mi |
| Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 65.8 GWh | 90.3 mi |
| Pierre Solar | Pierre, SD | 1.9 GWh | 41.3 mi |
| POET Bioprocessing- Mitchell | Mitchell, SD | 20.3 GWh | 86.4 mi |
| Prairie Winds SD1 | Crow Lake, SD | 358.1 GWh | 57.8 mi |
| RE Solar, LLC | Redfield, SD | 11.9 GWh | 55.4 mi |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 84.2 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | St. Lawrence, SD | 837.1 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Triple H Wind Project | Highmore, SD | 1.0 TWh | 11.4 mi |
| Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 225.9 GWh | 58.7 mi |