The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a siting permit for the North Bend Wind Project, a wind energy facility slated for Hyde and Hughes counties capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of energy. The action by the PUC was taken during its regular meeting on Jan. 5, 2023, in Pierre. North Bend Wind … Continue reading South Dakota PUC approves permit to construct North Bend Wind Farm in Hughes and Hyde Counties
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Basic Electric to buy South Dakota wind power
Basic Electric Power Cooperative has reached a 25-year agreement to purchase power from a new South Dakota wind farm being developed by a Houston company. The 200 megawatts of wind power that Basin will purchase from ENGIE North America’s North Bend Wind project will help meet the monthly electricity needs of some 73,000 homes. The … Continue reading Basic Electric to buy South Dakota wind power
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GE Renewable Energy will supply wind turbines to Scout Clean Energy’s wind farm in South Dakota, USA.
The manufacturer will deliver 71 2.8-127 wind turbines to the wind farm in Hand County, which will come online in 2023. “We are excited to enter into another significant turbine purchase agreement with GE Renewable Energy for Sweetland Wind Farm,” said Michael Rucker, CEO and founder of Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy. “This order paves the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy will supply wind turbines to Scout Clean Energy’s wind farm in South Dakota, USA.
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Ørsted completes Willow Creek Wind Farm and takes final investment decision on Western Trail Wind Energy
Together the investments add 470 MW to the growing portfolio Willow Creek Wind is a 103 MW wind power project located in Butte County, South Dakota. As the second Ørsted wind turbines project in SPP (Southwest Power Pool) territory, it further diversifies the operational portfolio into a wind energy market which will play an important … Continue reading Ørsted completes Willow Creek Wind Farm and takes final investment decision on Western Trail Wind Energy
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200-MW South Dakota wind farm begins operations
Geronimo Energy, a subsidiary of National Grid, announced commercial operations for its Crocker Wind Farm, a 200-MW wind energy project located in Clark County, South Dakota. Crocker has virtual PPA with leading corporations, Walmart and Cargill. The project was built by Wanzek Construction and utilizes GE 2.7-116 wind turbines. “Crocker coming online represents the culmination … Continue reading 200-MW South Dakota wind farm begins operations
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GE Renewable Energy announces 494 MW wind turbines orders with ENGIE for wind energy projects in Oklahoma and South Dakota
Wind turbines to be installed at ENGIE’s King Plains wind farm and Triple H Wind farm. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by ENGIE North America to supply 180 onshore wind turbines for two wind power projects. The agreements include 88 2.8-127 wind turbines for the King Plains wind project in … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy announces 494 MW wind turbines orders with ENGIE for wind energy projects in Oklahoma and South Dakota
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Ørsted acquires 103 MW South Dakota wind energy project from Pattern Energy
Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), a subsidiary of Ørsted and a leading developer of US renewables, announced today it has acquired a 103MW construction-ready wind project in Butte County, South Dakota. LCE purchased the project from Pattern Energy Group, an independent renewable energy company with wind and solar assets in the United States, Canada, and Japan. … Continue reading Ørsted acquires 103 MW South Dakota wind energy project from Pattern Energy
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Xcel Energy acquires two wind farms in South Dakota & Minnesota
The move comes as part of Xcel’s strategic plans to deliver 85% carbon-free electricity in the Upper Midwest region by 2030. U.S. electric services company, Xcel Energy Inc. has recently completed the purchase of two wind energy projects that will add capacity to its expanding Upper Midwest wind energy portfolio. According to reliable sources, the … Continue reading Xcel Energy acquires two wind farms in South Dakota & Minnesota
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Avangrid Renewables Sells Stake in Coyote Ridge Wind Farm
The Coyote Ridge site consists of 39 GE wind turbines with a combined capacity of 97 megawatts. Avangrid Renewables, LLC, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced the sale of the ownership interest in the Coyote Ridge Wind Farm, now under construction in Brookings County, South Dakota, to WEC Energy Group of Milwaukee. … Continue reading Avangrid Renewables Sells Stake in Coyote Ridge Wind Farm
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BP installs Tesla-made battery to store wind power in South Dakota
BP hopes new technology will spur more wind energy development. BP installed a battery storage system for the first time at one of the company’s wind energy farms in South Dakota, a move BP hopes will provide a blueprint for adding similar power storage technology at its other U.S. wind power sites. BP said the … Continue reading BP installs Tesla-made battery to store wind power in South Dakota
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Seven states to double their wind power in near term as Q3 wind farm development picks up
Most powerful land-based wind turbines to date emerge as U.S. wind power continues strong growth. even states, from Nebraska to Massachusetts, will soon build enough wind turbines to more than double their capacity to generate clean and reliable wind energy, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2018 Market … Continue reading Seven states to double their wind power in near term as Q3 wind farm development picks up
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Apex Clean Energy pursues third wind farm in South Dakota
A windenergy company is moving forward with a plan for a new 36 wind turbines wind power plant in northeastern South Dakota. Apex Clean Energy is planning Dakota Range Wind III in Roberts and Grant counties. Senior Development Manager Mark Mauersberger says the proposed wind farm would be the Virginia-based company’s third 150-megawatt project in … Continue reading Apex Clean Energy pursues third wind farm in South Dakota
Continue readingSouth Dakota wind farm nears completion
A nine wind turbine wind farm in a South Dakota county along the Missouri River is nearing completion after about four months of construction. The project in Brule County is being developed by New York-based Con Edison, which is also planning a similar project in Aurora County. Both projects are each expected to cost more … Continue reading South Dakota wind farm nears completion
Continue readingSouth Dakota approve new 300 MW wind farm
State officials have approved a roughly 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Codington counties of northeastern South Dakota. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday approved a permit with conditions for constructing the $380 million project, which is expected to be finished in 2021. The Dakota Range wind project is expected to encompass up … Continue reading South Dakota approve new 300 MW wind farm
Continue readingClark County wind farm granted construction
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has granted a construction permit for a proposed 120-turbine wind farm in Clark County. The Crocker Wind Farm will have the capability to produce up to 400 megawatts of electricity. The wind energy facility will include an associated transmission line. The permit approved Friday includes conditions on issues related … Continue reading Clark County wind farm granted construction
Continue readingBP, Tesla to team up in battery storage for wind farm
BP says TSLA will supply the 212 KW battery at its Titan 1 wind farm in South Dakota in H2 of this year, to be used to store electricity and meet demands when the wind is not blowing. The 212 kW/840 kWh battery, supplied by Tesla, will be integrated with the wind farm and configured … Continue reading BP, Tesla to team up in battery storage for wind farm
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Google powers up with wind energy from Iowa, South Dakota, Oklahoma
Never one for small acts, Google recently announced that it will be buying a massive combined 536 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity from four U.S. wind farms. Here are the details on Google’s latest deals: One 200 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with EDF Renewable Energy for the entire output of the planned … Continue reading Google powers up with wind energy from Iowa, South Dakota, Oklahoma
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Google buys 536 MW from US wind energy
Google will buy 536 megawatts of wind power, adding to the company’s already large supply, making it the biggest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, according to a statement Thursday. Google also signed an agreement with EDF Renewable Energy for 200 MW from the Glaciers Edge Wind Project in Iowa, and with the Grand River Dam … Continue reading Google buys 536 MW from US wind energy
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Xcel Energy Announces Plans For New South Dakota Wind Farm
Xcel Energy has announced plans to build and own a 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Codington counties of northeastern South Dakota. Minneapolis-based Xcel says the Dakota Range I and II project puts the company on pace to be the first U.S. utility to surpass 10,000 megawatts of wind on its system, which it says … Continue reading Xcel Energy Announces Plans For New South Dakota Wind Farm
Continue readingWind energy development a benefit for South Dakota
A recent My Voice titled, “Xcel Energy industrial wind zone is bad for SD citizens,” missed the mark on the economic opportunities that wind development can provide to eastern South Dakota. The column fails to recognize the very real benefits that additional wind energy development, including the recent proposal from Xcel Energy, will produce for … Continue reading Wind energy development a benefit for South Dakota
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