State Overview
South Dakota
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 46th
Data Current Through: Q3 2024
South Dakota State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
268
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National Ranking:
46th (38th in 2023)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
33,174 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.59%
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Solar Jobs:
520
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Solar Companies in State:
15 (3 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 6 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$312 million
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Prices have fallen:
37% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
380 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 47th)
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Number of Installations:
199
South Dakota State Solar Policy Resources
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South Dakota Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of South Dakota public utilities
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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
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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
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DSIRE Incentives Database – South Dakota – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in SD and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – South Dakota
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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
Pierre
Pierre Solar Farm
The Pierre Solar Farm has the capacity to generate 1 MW of electricity -- enough to power over 134 South Dakota homes.
