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 happy to share the 2nd installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment will include market leaders and topics connected to speeding up a fair and just transition to a renewable energy economy.
In acknowledgment of National Black Business Month, our August functions highlight how 3 Black-owned Accelerate member companies are growing in the eco-friendly energy sector.
Kevin Butler, PMP, PE, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sole Trader Renewable Energy LLC, a minority- and veteran-owned renewable resource business based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader assists energies, federal governments and co-ops integrate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to start your business?
A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced building strategies to the renewable resource market. I want to lower the amount of green space utilized to support the development of renewable resource around the globe and assistance bring our market into the future. I established this business after working for a couple of big utilities and understanding that the old design will not get us to where we require to be as a nation. We need vibrant, unencumbered idea that accepts 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 impact through your company?
We are changing the method co-ops, governments and utilities consider powering the future of this excellent country. We invest in finding and utilizing proven, emerging technologies from around the world that can be utilized 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 form the country each and every day.
Inform us about your company?
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge renewable resource business with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and upkeep. Our group of utility experts helps us reduce construction expenses and timelines for our clients. We can likewise supply consulting and strategic preparation services, site recognition and preparation, building and construction, operations and upkeep, devices recycling, cybersecurity, website startup or shutdown, and so much more.
Is there anything else you want to show ACORE members and partners?
There is no obstacle too large or little for us. We accept opportunities to bring our clients into the future, utilizing our substantial lessons learned and our proven brand-new innovations. We can assist our clients think differently about their community and the world. We like to state, “We give you more power over your power.” And we think energy independence is the key to green growth.
To read more about Sole Trader, check out soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced structure strategies to the eco-friendly energy market. I desire to decrease the amount of green area used to support the development of sustainable energy around the world and assistance bring our market into the future. Sole Trader gives our customers access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to form the nation each and every day.
Sole Trader is a diverse, professional, 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 essential to green growth.