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 installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment will feature industry leaders and subjects connected to accelerating an equitable and just shift to an eco-friendly energy economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how three Black-owned Accelerate member companies 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 resource business based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader assists governments, co-ops and energies incorporate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to start your business?
A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced building strategies to the eco-friendly energy industry. I desire to minimize the amount of green area used to support the growth of eco-friendly energy around the world and aid bring our market into the future. I established this company 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 country.
How are you making an impact through your business?
We are altering the method federal governments, co-ops and energies believe about powering the future of this great nation. We invest in finding and utilizing proven, emerging technologies from worldwide that can be used to power today and the future. Sole Trader provides our customers access to tidy energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our capability to form the country each and every day.
Tell us about your business?
Sole Trader is a diverse, expert, leading-edge renewable resource company with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and upkeep. Our team of energy professionals helps us reduce building expenses and timelines for our customers. We can also provide consulting and tactical planning services, website identification and preparation, building, operations and maintenance, devices recycling, cybersecurity, website startup or shutdown, therefore far more.
Exists anything else you wish to show ACORE members and partners?
We accept opportunities to bring our clients into the future, utilizing our substantial lessons discovered and our proven brand-new innovations. And we believe energy independence is the crucial to green growth.
To find out more about Sole Trader, see soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced building techniques to the eco-friendly energy industry. I desire to lower the amount of green space utilized to support the development of eco-friendly energy around the world and aid bring our industry into the future. Sole Trader gives our clients access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability to form the country each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, professional, leading-edge sustainable energy company with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and maintenance. And we think energy independence is the essential to green growth.