Solar in South Dakota

South Dakota State Solar Overview

Data References:

SEIA National Solar Database

Solar Installed (MW):
270
National Ranking:
48th (37th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power:
32,741 homes
Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
2.17%
Solar Jobs:
516
Solar Companies in State:
11 (3 Manufacturers, 4 Installers/Developers, 4 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State:
$327 million
Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
Growth Projection and Ranking:
19 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st)
Number of Installations:
291

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