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Dakota Valley

Turbine Performance Summary


Capacity factor is the ratio of the actual output of a wind turbine over a period of time and its output if it had operated at rated capacity over the same time span (usually 1-year).



Specifications

School: Dakota Valley High School

Address: 1150 North Shore Dr. North Sioux City, SD 57049

GPS Coordinates: 42°33'01.69" N  96°31'18.58" W

Elevation: 1107 ft

Activation Date: September 2009

Estimated Average Wind Speed: 12 mph @ 45' hub height

Utility Provider: East River Electric, MidAmerican Energy, and Union County Electric

Tower Height and Style: 45' Monopole


Sponsors

  • SD WAC
  • SWWP Installer
  • Utility
    • East River Electric
    • MidAmerican Energy
    • Union County Electric