Prairie Winds SD1
Hwy 83, Crow Lake, SD 57382Plant Summary Information
Prairie Winds SD1 is ranked #21 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Winds SD1 generated 77.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Prairie Winds SD1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Jerauld County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 343.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,671 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #496 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie Winds SD1
Prairie Winds SD1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Winds SD1 (56608) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 83, Crow Lake, SD 57382 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.88639, -98.7875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 343.7 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 | 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 | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SD1 Details Operating February 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWESSPRNGUNCROWLAKE_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.CROWLAKE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 159.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 159.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Generator SD2 Details Operating February 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWESSPRNGUNCROWLAKE_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.CROWLAKE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 11.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Generator SD3 Details Operating February 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWESSPRNGUNCROWLAKE_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.CROWLAKE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Prairie Winds SD1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Technical Institute | 1800 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD 57301 | Generator SD3 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora County Wind | White Lake, SD | 70.8 GWh | 10.8 mi |
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| Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 770.5 GWh | 34.4 mi |
| Bob Glanzer Generating Station | Huron, SD | 96.4 GWh | 45.2 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 64.6 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Chamberlain Wind Project | Chamberlain, SD | 98.0 MWh | 23.1 mi |
| Fort Randall | Pickstown, SD | 1.5 TWh | 57.9 mi |
| Ft. Pierre | Fort Pierre, SD | 52.9 MWh | 85.7 mi |
| Lake Preston | Lake Preston, SD | 76.0 MWh | 77.2 mi |
| North Bend Wind Project, LLC | Highmore, SD | 599.5 GWh | 55 mi |
| Oahe | Pierre, SD | 2.1 TWh | 88.3 mi |
| Pierre Solar | Pierre, SD | 17.0 MWh | 83 mi |
| POET Bioprocessing- Mitchell | Mitchell, SD | 17.6 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Prevailing Wind Park | Lesterville, SD | 850.3 GWh | 86.2 mi |
| Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid | Miller, SD | 79.7 GWh | 44.3 mi |
| South Dakota Wind Energy Cente | Highmore, SD | 78.5 GWh | 57.8 mi |
| Springview | Springview, NE | 7.4 GWh | 88.6 mi |
| Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC | St. Lawrence, SD | 713.3 GWh | 34.6 mi |
| Triple H Wind Project | Highmore, SD | 953.4 GWh | 53.9 mi |
| Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 221.8 GWh | 12.7 mi |