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

By Constance ThompsonAugust 30, 2021

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the second installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation will include market leaders and topics connected to speeding up a fair and just shift to a renewable resource economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how three Black-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the renewable resource sector.
Kevin Butler, PMP, PE, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sole Trader Renewable Energy LLC, a minority- and veteran-owned renewable energy business based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader helps energies, co-ops and governments incorporate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to begin your company?
A drive to bring ingenious innovations and advanced building techniques to the eco-friendly energy industry. I wish to reduce the quantity of green space used to support the growth of eco-friendly energy around the globe and aid bring our industry into the future. I established this company after working for a number of large utilities and recognizing that the old model will not get us to where we require to be as a country. 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; creativity will get you all over.” This is the genesis of Sole Trader.
How are you making an effect through your business?
We are altering the way co-ops, federal governments and utilities consider powering the future of this terrific country. We invest in finding and utilizing tested, emerging innovations from around the globe that can be used to power the present and the future. Sole Trader provides our clients access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability to shape the country each and every day.
Inform us about your company?
Sole Trader is a diverse, expert, leading-edge renewable energy business with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and upkeep. Our team of utility professionals helps us lower building and construction expenses and timelines for our customers. We can also supply consulting and strategic planning services, website identification and preparation, building and construction, operations and upkeep, equipment recycling, cybersecurity, site startup or shutdown, therefore much more.
Is there anything else you want to show ACORE members and partners?
There is no challenge too big or small for us. We accept opportunities to bring our clients into the future, using our substantial lessons discovered and our proven new technologies. We can help our customers think differently about their community and the world. We like to say, “We offer you more power over your power.” And our company believe energy independence is the key to green growth.
For more information about Sole Trader, check out soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced structure methods to the sustainable energy industry. I want to reduce the quantity of green space used to support the development of renewable energy around the world and help bring our market into the future. Sole Trader offers our clients access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to shape the nation each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, professional, leading-edge eco-friendly energy business with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and upkeep. And we think energy self-reliance is the essential to green growth.