About Us
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Black Hills Solar is a solar power company located in Rapid City, South Dakota. We install high-quality solar power and energy storage systems for homes and businesses in the Black Hills area. As energy experts, we also help people understand energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, and gain energy independence.
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Our team looks forward to serving your project. Our specialties also include electrical service upgrades, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging.
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Sonny Rivers
Founder, President
Sonny Rivers is a NABCEP-certified solar energy practitioner and PV system designer/installer, as well as the visionary founder, president, head of sales, and installation lead at Black Hills Solar, Inc. With more than 15 years of hands-on experience, he helps homeowners and businesses achieve sustainable, cost-effective energy independence through advanced solar and battery storage solutions.
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Under Sonny's leadership, Black Hills Solar has completed over 150 residential and commercial projects, installing thousands of solar panels that power resilient, self-powered lifestyles in the region. His passion for innovation and expertise drives the industry forward, seamlessly blending technical precision with a strong commitment to self-sufficiency and economic strength—showing that clean energy isn't just the future, it's the power of today.
Bryan Mitchell
Master Electrician
Bryan is Black Hills Solar's Electrical Contractor (EC-3543, AEC3533) leading our electrical systems design and service team.
Bryan entered the electrical industry in 2003 and is experienced in all phases of electrical installation including automation and troubleshooting. He also has experience at the highest levels of electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Speed Motor Drives and other advanced Electrical Control Systems.
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Rory Schneider
Journeyman Electrician
Rory is our journeyman electrician and PV installer, leading our fieldwork for electrical services and installation.
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He was first introduced to solar in 2012 and would later go on to study electrical, entering the field as a full-time electrician in 2017. Rory completed his apprenticeship in 2019 and has experience in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, both new construction and remodels.
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We serve the Black Hills region, including Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Meade, Lawrence, and Butte counties in South Dakota.
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Black Hills Solar is located on Samco Road in Rapid City (off Deadwood Ave.).
Please contact us to schedule an appointment.