State Overview
South Dakota
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 48th
Updated March 2026
South Dakota State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
270 MWdc
- National Ranking:
48th (51st in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
32,599 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
2.02%
- Solar Jobs:
516
- Solar Companies in State:
12 (4 Manufacturers, 4 Installers/Developers, 4 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$328 million
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
114 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 50th)
- Number of Installations:
331
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
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