South Dakota
No plug-in solar bill has been introduced in South Dakota.
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Checked October 14, 2026
State law · South Dakota
Is plug-in solar legal in South Dakota?
No — as of October 14, 2026 no plug-in solar bill has been introduced in South Dakota, according to the trackers read.
- StatusNo bill
- Bill—
- Average rate, EIA14.50¢/kWh
- CheckedOct 14, 2026
No bill yet: none of the four steps has started
- Bill introducednot yet
- Passed the legislaturenot yet
- Signednot yet
- In effectnot yet
A typical year in South Dakota800 W kit · railing, facing south · near the state's population center
Service ZIP573xxSouth Dakota
798 kWhproduced in a typical year
$62saved per year
14.50¢/kWhAverage home rate, EIA
431 kWh used at home × 14.50¢ = $62.47; 367 kWh sent to the grid unpaid, 0 kWh lost to the inverter limit. At South Dakota's average rate (EIA).
South Dakota: No billNo plug-in solar bill has been introduced in South Dakota.
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Production by month, kWh
- Used at home
- Sent to the grid
Residential average, January to July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly).
Open the calculatorWhat the law says now
The Bright Saver tracker reports, “No plug-in solar legislation has been introduced in South Dakota as of the 2026 legislative session.” The tracker reading was checked on October 14, 2026.
Because no bill is recorded by the tracker, there is no state text establishing a new class of small systems, exempting them from utility interconnection rules, or requiring specific product certifications in South Dakota. Bright Saver lists those three goals as common in other states, but they are not in force here.
Options without a law
You can buy equipment that needs no grid connection, for example a portable power station charged by solar panels. Manufacturer specs include the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus at 2,048 Wh and 3,000 W AC output and the DELTA Pro 3 at 4,000 Wh, which EcoFlow says supports solar charging and multiple fast-charge inputs.
If you want numbers for an 800 W plug-in kit, the calculator gives local estimates. The calculator gives 798 kWh a year for an 800 W kit mounted vertically south; with a 164 W home base load, 431 kWh (54%) is used at home and 367 kWh exported, and at 14.5 cents/kWh the self-used power is worth $62 a year ($625 over 10 years, exports paid 0). Tilted 30° south the same kit produces 1,137 kWh and saves about $74 a year.
- Portable power station example: DELTA 3 Max Plus — 2,048 Wh, 3,000 W AC output.
- Larger storage: DELTA Pro 3 — 4,000 Wh and solar charging options.
Questions
Is there a plug-in solar law in South Dakota?
No. Bright Saver shows no plug-in solar bill introduced in South Dakota as of the 2026 legislative session; the tracker was read on October 14, 2026.
How much would an 800 W kit produce here?
The calculator gives 798 kWh a year for an 800 W kit mounted vertically and 1,137 kWh a year if tilted 30° south. At 14.5 cents/kWh the vertical install saves about $62 a year and the tilted install about $74 a year.
Can I run appliances from a battery and panels without the grid?
Yes — standalone portable power stations provide AC outputs without a grid connection. Manufacturer specs list capacities and outputs (for example, EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Max Plus and DELTA Pro 3).
Are other states passing plug-in solar laws?
Yes. Bright Saver reports 11 states have passed plug-in solar legislation, 2 have active bills, and 21 plan to re-introduce bills in 2027; the tracker also lists common goals used in passed bills.