State Overview
South Dakota
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 47th
Data Current Through: Q1 2025
South Dakota State Solar Overview
Data References:
SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables Solar Market Insight Q2 2025
IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
SEIA National Solar Database
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
270
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National Ranking:
47th (37th in 2024 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
32,636 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.87%
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Solar Jobs:
520
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Solar Companies in State:
11 (3 Manufacturers, 4 Installers/Developers, 4 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$325 million
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
90 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st)
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Number of Installations:
256
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
