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Clean Energy Deals in South Dakota
Every tracked clean energy deal in South Dakota since 2023 — 3 transactions, 3.3 GW of capacity, $750M of disclosed value. Includes M&A, project finance, PPAs, and tax credit transfers. Updated weekly.
3
Tracked Deals
3.3 GW
Total Capacity
$750M
Disclosed Value
2023–2026
Period
Top Deals
By disclosed value| Date | Asset / Counterparties | Size | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Philip Wind Project — 333 MW, up to 87 turbines, Haakon C… Invenergy (Philip Wind Partners) | 333 MW | ~$750M (est. project cost) |
| Jul 18, 2025 | BP US onshore wind portfolio — 1,700 MW gross / 1,300 MW … BP (BP Wind Energy North America) → LS Power (Clearlight Energy) | 1.7 GW | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1.3 GW AES operating renewables portfolio (49% equity) — … AES Corporation → Hannon Armstrong (HASI) | 1.3 GW | Programmatic (multi-hundred million) |
Most Active Firms
Top Buyers / Financiers
| # | Firm | Deals | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS Power (Clearlight Energy) | 1 | — |
| 2 | Hannon Armstrong (HASI) | 1 | — |
Top Sellers / Developers
| # | Firm | Deals | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invenergy (Philip Wind Partners) | 1 | $750M |
| 2 | BP (BP Wind Energy North America) | 1 | — |
| 3 | AES Corporation | 1 | — |
Technology Mix
Deal Type Mix
- Regulatory & Permits1
- Project & Portfolio M&A1
- Strategic & Growth Capital1
Activity by Year
Recent Deals
Latest 3- Philip Wind Project — 333 MW, up to 87 turbines, Haakon County, South DakotaFeb 12, 2026
Regulatory & Permits · SD · ~$750M (est. project cost) · 333 MW
- BP US onshore wind portfolio — 1,700 MW gross / 1,300 MW net across 10 wind p…Jul 18, 2025
Project & Portfolio M&A · CO, HI, ID, IN, KS, PA, SD · 1,700 MW
- 1.3 GW AES operating renewables portfolio (49% equity) — 17 solar projects + …Jan 4, 2023
Strategic & Growth Capital · AZ, CA, NY, SD, UT, VA · Programmatic (multi-hundred million) · 1,300 MW
Recent Moves at Active Firms
All moves →Ricardo Falú promoted to President at AES CorporationMar 2, 2026
Juan Ignacio Rubiolo promoted to EVP, Chief Operating Officer, and President of Energy Infrastructure SBU at AES CorporationMar 2, 2026
Carolyne Murff joined as Chief Executive Officer at Clearlight EnergyJan 6, 2026
Matt Mitchell joined as Chief Financial Officer at Clearlight EnergyJan 6, 2026
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