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 building strategies to the renewable energy industry. I want to lower the amount of green area utilized to support the growth of renewable energy around the world and assistance bring our industry into the future. Sole Trader offers our clients access to tidy energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability to form the country each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge sustainable energy business with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and maintenance. And we believe energy independence is the key to green growth.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the 2nd installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation will feature market leaders and subjects associated with speeding up an equitable and just shift to an eco-friendly energy economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how 3 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 assists federal governments, energies and co-ops integrate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to begin your business?
A drive to bring innovative technologies and advanced building strategies to the renewable resource market. I wish to lower the amount of green area utilized to support the development of renewable resource around the world and help bring our industry into the future. I founded this business after working for a couple of large utilities and recognizing that the old design will not get us to where we require to be as a nation. We need dynamic, unencumbered idea that embraces the possibility of where we can go. Albert Einstein said, “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 business?
We are changing the method federal governments, energies and co-ops consider powering the future of this excellent country. We buy finding and utilizing tested, emerging innovations from all over the world that can be used to power the present and the future. Sole Trader gives our customers access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability to form the nation each and every day.
Inform us about your business?
Sole Trader is a diverse, professional, leading-edge renewable resource company with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and upkeep. Our team of utility experts helps us minimize construction expenses and timelines for our clients. We can likewise provide consulting and tactical planning services, site identification and preparation, construction, operations and upkeep, equipment recycling, cybersecurity, site startup or shutdown, and so much more.
Is there anything else you wish to show ACORE members and partners?
We accept chances to bring our customers into the future, utilizing our substantial lessons found out and our tested brand-new innovations. And we think energy independence is the key to green development.
To find out more about Sole Trader, see soletraderenergy.org.
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