New developments have South Dakota's solar power projects on the rise
The solar surge began in September 2023 when power began flowing from the 80-megawatt Fall River Solar facility near Oelrichs, southeast of Hot Springs.
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The solar surge began in September 2023 when power began flowing from the 80-megawatt Fall River Solar facility near Oelrichs, southeast of Hot Springs.
Despite being home to wide-open spaces and abundant sunshine, South Dakota ranks 47th in the nation for production of solar power and has lagged well behind other states for decades.
Despite being home to wide-open spaces and abundant sunshine, South Dakota ranks 47th in the nation for production of solar power and has lagged well behind other states for decades.
An electric service rates case before federal regulators could spell the end for a number of coal units operated by one of North Dakota's largest electric cooperatives.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is intervening in the case that threatens some of Basin Electric Power Cooperative's coal units.