Beethoven Wind
Beethoven Wind is a 80 MW wind farm in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, operated by NorthWestern Energy - (SD). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2015.
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
- 80 MW
- 80 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2015
- EIA plant ID
- 59187
Where it is
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- County
- Bon Homme County, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.16, -98.08
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- NorthWestern Energy - (SD)
- Primary energy source
- Wind
- Technologies
- Onshore Wind Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Beethoven Wind: FAQ
- Where is Beethoven Wind?
- In Bon Homme 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 Beethoven Wind?
- 80 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Beethoven Wind?
- EIA-860M names NorthWestern Energy - (SD) 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 Beethoven Wind LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NorthWestern Energy - (SD) 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 "Beethoven Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Beethoven Wind still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.