Big Stone South – Ellendale Line is a 345kV overhead line from Big Stone County, South Dakota, US, to Ellendale, Steele County, South Dakota, US.
The project, which is currently in the planning stage, is expected to be commissioned in 2021.
Description
Big Stone South – Ellendale Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Otter Tail Power. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through single circuit cable.
Big Stone South – Ellendale Line project development status
The construction works on the Big Stone South – Ellendale Line project were commenced in 2019 and commissioning is expected in 2021.

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By GlobalDataAbout Otter Tail Power
Otter Tail Power Company (Otter Tail) a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation is an electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity. The utility’s products comprise electric plenum heaters, electric boilers, thermal-storage systems, radiant-heat systems and heat pumps. It owns and maintains electric transmission lines in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Otter Tail’s transmission system transmits electricity from generation plants. The utility offers rate options, rebates, and demand-response and conservation programs. It also offers off-peak programs. Otter Tail is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the US.
Methodology
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