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Six Mile Solar Project

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Elkton, South Dakota, United States

Source: Brookings Register

Project
Planned

A proposed 1,000-megawatt solar farm near Elkton in Richland and Elkton townships, covering approximately 4,000 to 4,500 acres. The project involves land acquisition, environmental studies, and community engagement, with construction planned to start in early 2029 and continue into at least 2031. It aims to provide jobs during construction and permanent jobs after operations begin, with no financi

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Solar
Location
Elkton, South Dakota, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Brookings Register

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The project “Six Mile Solar Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Elkton, South Dakota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Brookings Register.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed 1,000-megawatt solar farm near Elkton in Richland and Elkton townships, covering approximately 4,000 to 4,500 acres. The project involves land acquisition, environmental studies, and community engagement, with construction planned to start in early 2029 and continue into at least 2031. It aims to provide jobs during construction and permanent jobs after operations begin, with no financial assistance sought from local or state governments.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

South Dakota

City

Elkton

Source

Source

Brookings Register

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Solar

Article published date

2026-07-20

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