2023 SDWEA Golf & Shoot
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 […]
Wind energy is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day
According to SouthDakotaSearchlight.com, wind has surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest generator of electricity in South Dakota. Read the article here.
2022 Career Night At the Ball Park
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 […]
2022 SDWEA Golf & Shoot
Thank you to all who attended the 2022 Golf & Shoot. Our 5th Annual event was a great success and we appreciate your support!
DOE Releases New Reports Highlighting Record Growth, Declining Costs of Wind Power
According to the DOE report, the record drop in cost per kilowatt (kW) means South Dakotans can expect cheaper, cleaner energy for years to come.
SD Intertribal Wind Project Gets Boost from Apple
Apple will provide training and networking assistance for the power authority, paving the way for new wind projects in reservations across the state.
Xcel Energy Commits to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050 with Help from South Dakota Wind Farms
The largest clean energy provider in the country has committed to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
To Maximize Emissions Cuts, This Boston Campus Gets its Power from the Midwest
This year, a Massachusetts university committed to source all of its electricity from SD wind farms.
2021 Career Night at the Ballpark
We had a great turnout at this year’s Career Night at the Ballpark. Thanks to the colleges, industry experts, and attendees for making this year memorable!
2021 Golf & Shoot
Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in this year’s Golf & Shoot event. It continues to be a wonderful fundraiser for the SD Wind Energy Association and technical schools in the area. All photos from the 2021 Golf and Shoot […]
How Wind Turbines are Providing a Safety Net for Rural Farmers
Wind energy provides a reliable source of income for rural farmers, whose harvests are becoming increasingly volatile.
2019 report shows South Dakota had country’s largest percentage increase in wind growth
Wind energy is now the largest source of renewable electricity in the U.S., generating more than 7 percent of the country’s electricity in 2019. South Dakota saw the country’s largest percentage growth of wind energy, increasing its installed wind capacity by more […]
Wind energy expansion in S.D. to bring 888 more turbines, $3.3 billion investment
South Dakota will nearly triple its number of wind turbines by the end of 2020. Ten new wind projects will be adding 888 more turbines across the state. Most of the new projects will be built in the northeast corner of South […]