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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.