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** SAVE THE DATE ** March 26, 2026 is the date for the 3rd Annual SD Wind and Solar Challenge!  Fourth Thursday in March after the HS basketball tournament.  4-12th Grades are welcome. We had an AMAZING time at the 2nd Annual SD […]

(Originally published by Electrek on March 4, 2025. Written by Michelle Lewis. Read the original article here.) South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state. Invenergy […]

2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge Sponsored by: South Dakota Wind For Schools Bring a Wind Turbine or Solar Home to the 2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge! 📅 When: Thursday, March 27, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – […]

Story by Jacob Boyko – South Dakota Rural Electric Association The South Dakota Wind Energy Association is getting a fresh coat of paint this year with a rebrand that will expand the association’s advocacy mission to include more forms of renewable energy.  […]

As Executive Director, Horr will lead SoDak Renewables in its efforts to promote and advocate for clean energy development across South Dakota. Horr brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and renewable energy advocacy. His background includes leadership roles […]

We had an amazing turnout for the South Dakota Renewable Energy Association (formerly SDWEA) Golf & Shoot. Thank you to all our sponsors who made this event possible and for supporting the South Dakota renewable energy industry and the educational programs in […]

The South Dakota Renewable Energy Association is a group of electric utilities, contractors, renewable energy developers and landowners devoted to the advancement of renewable energy in South Dakota. South Dakota Renewable Energy Association is expanding their mission to pursue a broader strategy […]

The renewable energy sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, with wind turbine service technicians leading the charge as the fastest-growing job in the U.S. This surge, spotlighted by recent NPR coverage and supported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data, […]

Effort seeks to reduce carbon emissions in five-state region Hydrogen power may soon spread across the country thanks to federal grants, and South Dakota wind turbines could provide some of the electricity to make it. Hydrogen, as a gas, transforms into water when burned […]

4,000-megawatt transmission line would run across southern South Dakota There are few wind turbines west of the Missouri River in South Dakota, and some experts say a lack of transmission lines is the main reason.  A group of energy consultants is raising […]

We had an amazing turnout for the 6th annual South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA) Golf & Shoot. Thank you to all our sponsors who made this event possible and for supporting the South Dakota wind industry and the educational programs in […]

According to SouthDakotaSearchlight.com, wind has surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest generator of electricity in South Dakota. Read the article here.

We held our 2nd Annual “Career Night at the Ballpark” on July 20th. Working with the Sioux Falls Canaries our goal was to highlight the excellent technical programs that our state has to offer along with the excellent career paths that they […]

Thank you to all who attended the 2022 Golf & Shoot. Our 5th Annual event was a great success and we appreciate your support!