Summary of Electricity Activity in Hand County, SD
Summary of Hand County, SD Generation
Hand County, SD is ranked #740 out of 2,200 U.S. counties nationwide and #8 out of 31 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 947.9 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Hand County, SD
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
947.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#179 /521 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#6 /15 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hand County, SD
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hand County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #8 / 31 | #740 / 2200 | 947.92 GWh | 3.46 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #6 / 15 | #179 / 521 | 947.92 GWh | 3.46 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hand County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | 863.7 GWh | 3.1 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Clearlight Energy Holdings LP | 84.2 GWh | 311.8 k MMBtu | Wind |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1576 | Aurora County | 79.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1520 | Beadle County | 99.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1579 | Brule County | 79.5 GWh | 2 |
| #828 | Buffalo County | 745.8 GWh | 1 |
| #769 | Clark County | 857.2 GWh | 3 |
| - | Faulk County | -161.0 MWh | 1 |
| #509 | Hughes County | 2.0 TWh | 2 |
| #534 | Hyde County | 1.8 TWh | 5 |
| #926 | Jerauld County | 581.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1910 | Spink County | 11.9 GWh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hand County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Miller, SD | 84.2 GWh | 1 |
| #10 | St. Lawrence, SD | 863.7 GWh | 1 |