Where is Prairie Winds SD1?

In Jerauld County, South Dakota (SD). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Prairie Winds SD1?

162 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Prairie Winds SD1?

EIA-860M names Basin Electric Power Coop as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Prairie Winds SD1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Basin Electric Power Coop here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Prairie Winds SD1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Prairie Winds SD1 still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Prairie Winds SD1

Prairie Winds SD1 is a 162 MW wind farm in Jerauld County, South Dakota, operated by Basin Electric Power Coop. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2011.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 162 MW; 172 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 56608

Where it is

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County: Jerauld County, South Dakota
Coordinates: 43.8864, -98.7875
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Basin Electric Power Coop
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Basin Electric Power Coop reports to EIA →

Prairie Winds SD1: FAQ

Where is Prairie Winds SD1?: In Jerauld County, South Dakota (SD). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Prairie Winds SD1?: 162 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Prairie Winds SD1?: EIA-860M names Basin Electric Power Coop as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Prairie Winds SD1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Basin Electric Power Coop here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Prairie Winds SD1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Prairie Winds SD1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.