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Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center
1001 Solar Warrior Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770, United States
About Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center
Based in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing energy sovereignty in Native American communities. The organization’s founding date and original founders are not publicly disclosed, but its mission centers on providing free, hands-on training in solar installation, weatherization, and sustainable building practices. The center’s core activity is a workforce development program that combines classroom instruction with field work: each training cohort installs photovoltaic systems on homes of families identified as needing assistance most. This dual approach builds technical skills while delivering immediate energy cost reductions. The curriculum covers photovoltaic system design, safety protocols, and weatherization techniques aimed at improving home resilience in harsh climates. No facility size, headcount, or annual installation volume is published. Red Cloud Renewable serves Native American students seeking careers in the green energy sector, as well as low-income households on reservations who receive the installed systems. Its work aligns with the broader renewable energy and weatherization industries, and the organization explicitly frames its impact under the banner of 'Support Energy Sovereignty.' Testimonials from program graduates highlight career placement and personal empowerment. The organization states that its model is a 'new way to honor the old ways,' linking cultural values with modern sustainability. By offering training at no cost and coupling it with direct community installations, it aims to foster self-sufficiency, lower energy bills, and reduce carbon emissions—each kilowatt installed is said to prevent roughly 1.5 tons of CO2 annually.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Support Energy Sovereignty
- Renewable energy
- Weatherization
- Solar energy
Company details
- Location
- Pine Ridge, South Dakota
- Company type
- Installer / service company
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center located?
Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center is located at 1001 Solar Warrior Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770, United States.
What does Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center do?
Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center is listed under Solar Panels, and its listed capabilities and products include Solar photovoltaic installation training, Weatherization training, Sustainable building practices education, Residential solar panel installation (as part of training) and Workforce development for renewable energy careers.
What industries does Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center serve?
Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center lists Support Energy Sovereignty, Renewable energy, Weatherization and Solar energy among the industries it serves.
How do I request a quote from Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (605) 608-0022 and visit redcloudrenewable.org.
What companies are similar to Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center?
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