SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County planners have approved a permit for a proposed $25 million solar farm on the outskirts of South Dakota's largest city.

But some neighbors say they'll appeal the decision, and a renewable energy analyst wonders why the project is even being proposed.

Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy is planning the solar farm. Spokesman Tena Rytel says the company sees a growing need for electricity in Sioux Falls.

But some neighbors worry about how the farm will look. They plan to appeal the permit decision to the county.

South Dakota Renewable Energy Association analyst Steve Wegman says it's odd to see such a project proposed in South Dakota, which doesn't offer the same incentives for solar projects as neighboring states such as Minnesota.

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