Summary of Electricity Activity in Pennington County, SD
Summary of Pennington County, SD Generation
Pennington County, SD is ranked #1,348 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #20 out of 30 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 135.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 891.1 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Pennington County, SD
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Annual Net Generation From solar power
95.4 GWh
National Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#355 /1,099 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#2 /3 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Pennington County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 30 | #1348 / 2104 | 135.22 GWh | 891.06 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #2 / 3 | #355 / 1099 | 95.43 GWh | 325.59 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #6 / 9 | #648 / 933 | 40.12 GWh | 564.65 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Pennington County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Springs | National Grid Renewables | 95.4 GWh | 325.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Lange Gas Turbines | Black Hills Power, Inc. | 38.2 GWh | 513.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Ben French | Black Hills Power, Inc. | 1.6 GWh | 52.0 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1067 | Butte County | 367.6 GWh | 1 |
| #1927 | Cherry County | 4.7 GWh | 1 |
| #1274 | Fall River County | 176.2 GWh | 1 |
| #1733 | Lawrence County | 21.4 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Pennington County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | New Underwood, SD | 95.4 GWh | 1 |
| #30 | Rapid City, SD | 39.8 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024