Summary of Electricity Activity in Hand County, SD
Summary of Hand County, SD Generation
Hand County, SD is ranked #766 out of 2,163 U.S. counties nationwide and #10 out of 30 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 827.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| 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
827.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#187 /517 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#8 /15 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hand County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #10 / 30 | #766 / 2163 | 826.98 GWh | 3.08 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #8 / 15 | #187 / 517 | 826.98 GWh | 3.08 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hand County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | 749.7 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | AE Power Services LLC | 77.2 GWh | 294.2 k MMBtu | Wind |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1575 | Aurora County | 67.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1480 | Beadle County | 104.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1563 | Brule County | 72.5 GWh | 2 |
| #775 | Buffalo County | 813.0 GWh | 1 |
| #758 | Clark County | 849.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1787 | Davison County | 20.1 GWh | 1 |
| # | Faulk County | -122.0 MWh | 1 |
| #482 | Hughes County | 2.2 TWh | 2 |
| #510 | Hyde County | 2.0 TWh | 5 |
| #893 | Jerauld County | 608.6 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hand County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Miller, SD | 77.2 GWh | 1 |
| #12 | St. Lawrence, SD | 749.7 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025