Solar energy plays a key role in Basin Electric's all-of-the-above energy strategy

From the sun, to solar panels, and into your home or business, solar energy plays a key role in Basin Electric's all-of-the-above energy strategy.

Joe Ibrahim, vice president of engineering and construction at National Grid Renewables, walks us through each step of the process and explains how solar energy is harnessed and distributed into our communities in this brief video.

We got this video at the site of Wild Springs Solar, a 128-megawatt solar project from which Basin Electric will purchase 114 megawatts of its output. This project marks the first time in Basin Electric’s history that the cooperative will purchase large-scale solar generation to serve its members.

Wild Springs Solar, which is owned and operated by National Grid Renewables, is located near New Underwood, South Dakota, in the service area of Basin Electric Class C member West River Electric Association. Construction of the project began in January. Once completed, it will be the largest solar project in South Dakota.