Aurora County Wind - 20 MW Onshore Wind Farm in South Dakota, United States

Aurora County Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in South Dakota, United States. With a capacity of 20 megawatts, it is a small-scale facility within the country's growing wind energy sector. The plant is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., a subsidiary of the energy holding company. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes federal incentives such as the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). South Dakota has a voluntary RPS goal of 10% renewable energy by 2015, which has been met and exceeded. The plant uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Aurora County Wind contributes to the local grid by providing clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and supporting South Dakota's renewable energy targets. The facility's location in the Great Plains region benefits from strong and consistent wind resources, making it a viable site for wind power generation.

The Great Plains region of South Dakota offers excellent wind resources, making it suitable for wind energy development. Onshore wind farms like Aurora County Wind require careful siting to minimize impacts on bird and bat populations, as well as to address visual and land-use concerns. The facility's relatively small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger installations.