If a wind energy facility or solar energy facility is proposed, the applicant shall provide the following information:

1. (1) Configuration of the wind turbines, including the distance measured from ground level to the blade extended at its highest point, distance between the wind turbines, type of material, and color - or configuration of the solar panels;
2. (2) The number of wind turbines or solar panels, including the number of anticipated additions of wind turbines or solar panels in each of the next five years;
3. (3) Any warning lighting requirements for the wind turbines;
4. (4) Setback distances from off-site buildings, rights-of-way of public roads, and property lines;
5. (5) Anticipated noise levels at the exterior of all occupied residences located within the affected area during construction and operation;
6. (6) Anticipated electromagnetic interference during operation of the facilities;
7. (7) The proposed wind energy site or solar energy site and alternative site locations as depicted on overhead photographs and land use culture maps;
8. (8) Reliability and safety;
9. (9) Right-of-way or condemnation requirements;
10. (10) Necessary clearing activities;
11. (11) Configuration of towers and poles for any electric interconnection facilities, including material, overall height, and width;
12. (12) Conductor configuration and size, length of span between structures, and number of circuits per pole or tower for any electric interconnection facilities; and
13. (13) If any underground collection facilities are placed, the depth of burial, distance between access points, conductor configuration and size, and number of circuits.

Source: 32 SDR 109, effective December 26, 2005 ; 47 SDR 125, effective May 30, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 49-41B-35 (2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-41B-11 .

Prior versions effective: 2005-12-26.