Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid

Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid is a 26 MW wind farm in Hand County, South Dakota, operated by Clearlight Energy Holdings LP. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2009 and 2018.

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
25.8 MW
25.8 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2009–2018
EIA plant ID
57045

Where it is

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County
Hand County, South Dakota
Coordinates
44.4778, -99.1339
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Clearlight Energy Holdings LP
Primary energy source
Wind
Technologies
Batteries, Onshore Wind Turbine
Status
Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Wind 25 MW, Battery 1 MW. It is filed here under Wind, the source with the most capacity.

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Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid: FAQ

Where is Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid?
In Hand 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 Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid?
26 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid?
EIA-860M names Clearlight Energy Holdings LP 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 Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Clearlight Energy Holdings LP 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 "Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.