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 2nd installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment will feature industry leaders and subjects associated with speeding up an equitable and simply transition to a renewable energy economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how three Black-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing 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 sustainable energy company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader assists co-ops, utilities and federal governments integrate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to start your business?
A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced structure strategies to the sustainable energy market. I desire to reduce the quantity of green area utilized to support the growth of eco-friendly energy around the world and aid bring our industry into the future. I founded this business after working for a couple of big energies and realizing 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 company?
We are changing the method utilities, co-ops and federal governments think of powering the future of this excellent nation. We invest in finding and using proven, emerging innovations from all over the world that can be utilized to power today and the future. Sole Trader offers our customers access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to form the nation each and every day.
Tell us about your company?
Sole Trader is a diverse, expert, leading-edge sustainable energy company with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building and construction, operations and upkeep. Our team of energy specialists helps us lower construction expenses and timelines for our clients. We can also provide consulting and strategic planning services, website recognition and preparation, building, operations and maintenance, equipment recycling, cybersecurity, site start-up or shutdown, and so a lot more.
Is there anything else you would like to share with ACORE members and partners?
There is no difficulty little or too big for us. We welcome chances to bring our customers into the future, utilizing our substantial lessons found out and our proven new technologies. We can assist our clients believe differently about their neighborhood and the world. We like to state, “We give you more power over your power.” And we believe energy self-reliance is the essential to green growth.
For more information about Sole Trader, go to soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative technologies and advanced structure techniques to the sustainable energy industry. I desire to decrease the amount of green space used to support the development of sustainable energy around the world and help bring our market into the future. Sole Trader offers our clients access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our ability to form the nation each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge renewable energy business with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, building and construction, operations and maintenance. And we believe energy independence is the key to green growth.