Astoria Station is听our听245-megawatt (MW) simple-cycle natural gas combustion turbine听located in Deuel County, South Dakota.听After years of planning and two years of construction and testing,听it began听producing energy in May 2021.
Astoria Station complements our renewable resources (including听Merricourt Wind Energy Center) by providing a reliable backstop when the wind isn't blowing or the sun isn't shining. It's able to ramp up quickly, filling gaps when customer demand for energy is high or conditions for renewable energy aren't ideal.听Astoria Station听is part of our diverse mix of energy resources that helps us听maintain听safe, low-cost service while ensuring continued reliability.听听
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