Groton Generation Station

A 216.4 MW natural gas power plant in Brown, South Dakota, owned by Basin Electric Power Coop, commissioned in 2006.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 56238Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
216.4 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2006
Owner
Basin Electric Power Coop
Location
Brown, South Dakota
Coordinates
45.3735, -98.0987
Generation (2024)
180.5 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Units
2

Location

Map of the United States showing the location of Groton Generation Station

Brown, South Dakota · 45.3735, -98.0987

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
201544.9
2016102.6
20174.4
2018122.1
2019119.4
2020118.1
2021180.7
2022159.7
2023201.9
2024180.5

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