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 delighted to share the second installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation will feature market leaders and topics connected to speeding up an equitable and simply shift to a renewable resource economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August functions highlight how 3 Black-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering 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 resource company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader helps federal governments, energies and co-ops integrate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to begin your company?
A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced building methods to the sustainable energy market. I desire to decrease the amount of green space utilized to support the development of renewable energy around the world and aid bring our industry into the future. I founded this company after working for a couple of big utilities and understanding that the old design will not get us to where we need to be as a nation.
How are you making an impact through your business?
We are changing the method energies, co-ops and federal governments think of powering the future of this excellent country. We invest in finding and using proven, emerging technologies from worldwide that can be used to power today and the future. Sole Trader gives 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, professional, leading-edge eco-friendly energy business with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and upkeep. Our team of utility experts helps us minimize construction expenses and timelines for our clients. We can likewise supply consulting and strategic preparation services, website recognition and preparation, construction, operations and upkeep, devices recycling, cybersecurity, site startup or shutdown, and so much more.
Is there anything else you want to share with ACORE members and partners?
We embrace chances to bring our clients into the future, utilizing our comprehensive lessons discovered and our proven brand-new technologies. And we think energy self-reliance is the key to green development.
To read more about Sole Trader, check out soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced structure techniques to the sustainable energy industry. I desire to reduce the amount of green space used to support the growth of renewable energy around the world and assistance bring our industry into the future. Sole Trader gives our customers access to tidy energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability 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 maintenance. And we believe energy independence is the key to green development.