Wessington Springs
230th Street & 380th Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382Plant Summary Information
Wessington Springs is ranked #27 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wessington Springs generated 63.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wessington Springs |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wessington Wind |
| Location | Jerauld County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 231.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 854.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,310 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #704 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wessington Springs
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Wessington Springs
Wessington Springs Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wessington Springs (56650) |
| Plant Address | 230th Street & 380th Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382 |
| Utility | Wessington Wind (59102) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0025, -98.59083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 231.2 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 | No |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 51 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 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 | 34 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 34 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Wessington Springs Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #694 | Meadow Lake Wind Farm II LLC | Lafayette, IN | 237.4 GWh |
| #695 | Crystal Lake 3 LLC | Britt, IA | 236.6 GWh |
| #696 | Armenia Mountain Wind Farm | Mainesburg, PA | 235.4 GWh |
| #697 | Gratiot Wind Park | Breckenridge, MI | 234.9 GWh |
| #698 | Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 234.1 GWh |
| #699 | Los Vientos V Wind Power | Rio Grande City, TX | 233.6 GWh |
| #700 | High Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 233.3 GWh |
| #701 | Pinyon Pine II | Mojave, CA | 233.1 GWh |
| #702 | Twin Buttes Wind Project | Lamar, CO | 233.0 GWh |
| #703 | Stony Creek Wind Farm NY | Strykersville, NY | 232.9 GWh |
| #705 | Weaver Wind | Township 16, ME | 228.7 GWh |
| #706 | Gratiot County Wind LLC | Breckenridge, MI | 228.4 GWh |
| #707 | Strauss Wind Farm | Lompoc, CA | 224.3 GWh |
| #708 | Bison 3 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 223.3 GWh |
| #709 | Vasco Winds | Livermore, CA | 223.0 GWh |
| #710 | Goat Wind LP | Sterling City, TX | 222.5 GWh |
| #711 | Alta Wind VIII | Mojave, CA | 222.0 GWh |
| #712 | Coachella Hills Wind | Palm Springs, CA | 219.3 GWh |
| #713 | Pebble Springs Wind LLC | Wasco, OR | 219.0 GWh |
| #714 | Bison 2 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 218.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Wessington Springs.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora County Wind | White Lake, SD | 67.1 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Beethoven Wind | Tripp, SD | 302.6 GWh | 63.6 mi |
| Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 813.0 GWh | 42.6 mi |
| Bob Glanzer Generating Station | Huron, SD | 104.1 GWh | 32.8 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 72.5 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Crocker Wind Farm | Conde, SD | 787.2 GWh | 81.7 mi |
| Day County Wind LLC | Conde, SD | 439.2 GWh | 90.3 mi |
| Fort Randall | Pickstown, SD | 1.6 TWh | 64.8 mi |
| Ft. Pierre | Fort Pierre, SD | 53.9 MWh | 92.2 mi |
| Lake Preston | Lake Preston, SD | 86.0 MWh | 65 mi |
| North Bend Wind Project, LLC | Highmore, SD | 883.2 GWh | 59 mi |
| Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 69.4 GWh | 76.7 mi |
| Pierre Solar | Pierre, SD | 2.0 GWh | 89.1 mi |
| POET Bioprocessing- Mitchell | Mitchell, SD | 20.1 GWh | 28 mi |
| Prairie Winds SD1 | Crow Lake, SD | 378.9 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Prevailing Wind Park | Lesterville, SD | 850.8 GWh | 85.3 mi |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 77.2 GWh | 42.4 mi |
| South Dakota Wind Energy Cente | Highmore, SD | 81.4 GWh | 58.7 mi |
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | St. Lawrence, SD | 765.4 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Triple H Wind Project | Highmore, SD | 1.0 TWh | 57.2 mi |