Spirit Mound
Hwy 19, Vermillion, SD 57069Plant Summary Information
Spirit Mound is ranked #42 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spirit Mound is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2024 to July 2024.
| Plant Name | Spirit Mound |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Clay County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Last Update | Jul 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 134.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,364 out of 11,825 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 1,263 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 9 South Dakota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spirit Mound
Spirit Mound Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spirit Mound (6092) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 19, Vermillion, SD 57069 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.89766, -96.99049 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Jul 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUESPIRITMUNSPIRIT_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.SMS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUESPIRITMUNSPIRIT_2_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.SMS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Spirit Mound Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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