Proudly serving our community with integrity, expertise, and excellence

HYRIVO was founded by Peter Shackelford, who began by building off-grid solar power systems for his neighbors and giving personal attention to every detail of his work. While our company and client base have grown, we continue to treat every customer as a neighbor and a friend—just as Peter did. Our expertise, values, and commitment to doing good in our community are shared by every member of our team.

Peter Shackelford
Peter moved to Hawaii in the mid-1970s and homesteaded an off-grid property on the Hāmākua Coast. He built a hands-on career working with a variety of renewable energy technologies before founding HYRIVO in 1992. Peter retired from HYRIVO in early 2019, but he still stops by from time to time to say hello while passing through town.

“I am proud to see the work I started continue to grow through my son and the team, providing ethical, knowledgeable service and advancing the renewable energy movement in Hawaii.

Meet the Founder

President/Owner

Roland Shackelford
Roland was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. As a child, he helped his father build some of the island’s first solar power systems, sparking a lifelong connection to renewable energy. After high school, Roland moved to Oʻahu to pursue a surfing career before returning home to join the family business.

He remains an avid surfer and enjoys gardening and raising his two sons with his wife, Nahaku.

“I feel fortunate to have built my career in the renewable energy field, contributing to a better Hawaii for my children and future generations.”