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Wild Springs Solar Project
128 MW Solar
Wild Springs Solar Project is a 128-megawatt (MW) project currently under construction in Pennington County, South Dakota. In January 2023, construction commencement was announced for the project.
Project Benefits
~190,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions offset per year
~$29.5 million in direct economic impact over first 20 years of operation
~$12 million in new tax revenue over first 20 years of operation
~$512,000 in charitable giving during first 20 years of operation
~200 construction and operation jobs
~42,000 the equivalent number of cars removed from the road for one year
*Environmental benefits calculated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Environmental benefits are singular, not additive. Economic benefits calculated based on National Grid Renewables models and current tax law for renewable energy facilities. Economic benefits represent estimated total impact over the first 20 years of operation. All project production, benefits, and amounts are estimates and not guaranteed. Information presented is subject to change.
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