South Dakota Solar Information

South Dakota isn't a bad state for solar but far from the strongest. There is a state tax credit that reduces your income tax. Along with basically wiping out your state income tax although not required by the state the three major utilities servicing all of South Dakota offer net metering. As always in South Dakota you are entitled to the 30% federal tax credit.

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South Dakota ranks in America for savings from installing solar panels on
6315.59 kWh

AC Energy output every year in South Dakota in 4 kW system
5.27 kWh

Solar Radiation (kWh / m2 / day)
9 ¢ /kWh

The cost of electricity today in Oahe Electric Coop Inc
19 ¢ /kWh

If you don't get solar. The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years

South Dakota Solar Facts

$1.37
Average cost of a 4kw solar power system in 2019.
5 years
Average system payback period.
$39 258
Average lifetime savings.
4 ¢ /kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy.
5 kW
Recommended system size.

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How much do solar panels cost in South Dakota
$1.37 per watt

Cash purchased solar system

Before 30% solar tax credit
$5 648 total

Estimated system cost

Before 30% solar tax credit
5 years

Average system payback period

Solar power in South Dakota has high potential but little practical application. The state ranked 50th among U.S. states in installed solar polar in 2015 with no utility-scale or large commercial systems. Photovoltaic panels on rooftops can provide 38.7% of all electricity used in South Dakota using 3,800 MW of solar panels. The state is ranked 14th in the country in solar power potential, and 4th in wind potential.

Offering net metering is required by federal law, but South Dakota is one of only four states to not have adopted a statewide policy on net metering, which means it needs to be negotiated with the utility.

A solar project in Pierre is expected to be online in 2017. It will cost $2 million and cover 5 acres.

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kWH

$ per kWH

According to Oahe Electric Coop Inc, we received the cost of kWH in your area and calculated energy consumption based on an average electricity bill for 3 months.

I am claiming the 30% Federal Tax Credit (ends 2019) i

When you install your solar system, 30% of your project expenses apply toward a credit to offset any taxes you owe that year. This federal tax credit is a major incentive to go solar, but it is being phased out by 2022.

Most people are eligible to claim this credit (you must owe federal taxes to be eligible).

System size

4.13 kW medium system size

Provides up to 80% of electricity consumption

$1.37 per watt

Average system cost

13 x 325 watt

solar panels
+
13 x 300 watt

microinverter
+
1 x 5 000 watt

inverter

$70.19 / month

Estimated savings on your average quarterly bill

$5 647.75

Estimated system cost
Excludes 30% Federal Tax Credit.
This price does not include the installation cost.
5 years

Average system payback period
$39 257.80

Estimated utility savings

Example of 4 kW system calculation in Minnesota for electricity bill $100

9 ¢ /kWh

The cost of electricity today in Oahe Electric Coop Inc
19 ¢ /kWh

If you don't get solar. The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
4 ¢ /kWh

levelized cost of solar energy