Solar Savings Calculator for South Dakota

South Dakota homeowners pay an average of $130/month for electricity at 13.5¢/kWh. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$130
Avg Monthly Bill
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$39,965
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in South Dakota

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$20,520
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,156
Net Cost
$14,364
Annual Savings
$1,560
Payback Period
9.2 years
25-Year Savings
$39,965
Return on Investment
278%

* Estimates based on 4.5 peak sun hours/day in South Dakota, system cost of $2.85/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in South Dakota

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

Cities in South Dakota

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Sioux Falls

13.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $132/mo · Xcel Energy

Rapid City

13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $130/mo · Black Hills Energy

Aberdeen

13.2¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Brookings

13.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $128/mo · Brookings Municipal Utilities

Watertown

13.2¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Watertown Municipal Utilities

Mitchell

13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · NorthWestern Energy

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