Buffalo Ridge I LLC
21006 486th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Ridge I LLC is ranked #31 out of 51 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Ridge I LLC generated 28.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge I LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Renewables LLC |
| Location | Brookings County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 82.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 318.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,446 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #906 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 51 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 26 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Ridge I LLC
Buffalo Ridge I LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge I LLC (56792) |
| Plant Address | 21006 486th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026 |
| Utility | Avangrid Renewables LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4328, -96.4779 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2009 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 82.5 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 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 | 24 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 24 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S88-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 259 |
Buffalo Ridge I LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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