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South Dakota Solar

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Data Current Through:

Q4 2023

Solar Installed (MW):
102
National Ranking:
47th (36th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power:
11,998 homes
Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.29%
Solar Jobs:
483
Solar Companies in State:
14 (3 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 5 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State:
$110 million
Prices have fallen
47% over the last 10 years
Growth Projection and Ranking:
328 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th)
Number Of Installations:
163

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Notable Solar Installations in South Dakota

  • The Pierre Solar Farm has the capacity to generate 1 MW of electricity -- enough to power over 134 South Dakota homes.

Check out our Major Solar Projects List for more notable installations.

Solar Companies in South Dakota

Looking for a local installer? Use SolarReviews to get company reviews and estimates for solar in your area. You can also view the average costs for installing solar in South Dakota, based on real price data from installed systems and solar quotes.

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South Dakota State Solar Policy Resources

South Dakota Public Service Commission - Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of South Dakota public utilities

South Dakota State Legislature - Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New Mexico

South Dakota State Energy Office - Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics

DSIRE Incentives Database – South Dakota – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in SD and across the United States

National Renewable Energy Laboratory - South Dakota

U.S. Energy Information Administration – South Dakota State Profile - Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government