⛏ Coal Power Plants in South Dakota
South Dakota operates 1 coal power plant totaling 451 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 1.6M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants1operating
Capacity451 MWnameplate
Generation1.6M MWhannual
Where coal plants sit in South Dakota
All South Dakota coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone | Big Stone City | Grant County | 451 MW | Otter Tail Power Co |