Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Kevin Butler, Founder & CEO of Sole Trader Renewable Energy

By Constance ThompsonAugust 30, 2021

A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced structure strategies to the sustainable energy market. I desire to decrease the amount of green space used to support the development of renewable energy around the world and aid bring our market into the future. Sole Trader gives our customers access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our capability to shape the nation each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge renewable energy business with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and upkeep. And we think energy self-reliance is the key to green development.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the second installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation will include industry leaders and subjects associated with speeding up an equitable and simply shift to a renewable resource economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how 3 Black-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Kevin Butler, PMP, PE, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sole Trader Renewable Energy LLC, a minority- and veteran-owned renewable energy company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader helps governments, energies and co-ops incorporate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to start your company?
A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced structure methods to the renewable resource industry. I wish to decrease the quantity of green area utilized to support the development of renewable energy worldwide and help bring our market into the future. I founded this business after working for a couple of large energies and recognizing that the old model will not get us to where we need to be as a nation. We require vibrant, unencumbered thought that welcomes the possibility of where we can go. Albert Einstein stated, “Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you all over.” This is the genesis of Sole Trader.
How are you making an impact through your company?
We are altering the method governments, co-ops and energies consider powering the future of this terrific country. We buy finding and making use of tested, emerging innovations from around the globe that can be utilized to power the present and the future. Sole Trader offers our clients access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our ability to form the nation each and every day.
Tell us about your company?
Sole Trader is a diverse, expert, leading-edge renewable energy company with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and maintenance. Our group of energy experts assists us lower construction costs and timelines for our customers. We can also supply consulting and strategic preparation services, site identification and preparation, building and construction, operations and maintenance, equipment recycling, cybersecurity, site startup or shutdown, and so far more.
Is there anything else you would like to share with ACORE members and partners?
We accept chances to bring our customers into the future, utilizing our substantial lessons discovered and our proven brand-new technologies. And we think energy independence is the essential to green development.
To find out more about Sole Trader, go to soletraderenergy.org.
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