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 subjects associated with accelerating an equitable and simply transition to a renewable resource economy.
In acknowledgment of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how 3 Black-owned Accelerate member business are thriving 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 resource company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader helps energies, co-ops and federal governments incorporate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to begin your business?
A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced building techniques to the sustainable energy industry. I wish to minimize the quantity of green space used to support the development of renewable resource worldwide and aid bring our market into the future. I established this business after working for a couple of big utilities and understanding that the old model will not get us to where we need to be as a country. We require vibrant, unencumbered idea that welcomes 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 business?
We are changing the method federal governments, utilities and co-ops consider powering the future of this terrific nation. We purchase finding and utilizing proven, emerging technologies from around the globe that can be used to power today and the future. Sole Trader provides our clients access to tidy energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our ability to form the country each and every day.
Inform us about your business?
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge renewable resource company with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and upkeep. Our team of utility specialists assists us reduce building and construction expenses and timelines for our clients. We can likewise provide consulting and tactical preparation services, site identification and preparation, building and construction, operations and maintenance, devices recycling, cybersecurity, site start-up or shutdown, therefore a lot more.
Is there anything else you wish to share with ACORE members and partners?
We welcome chances to bring our clients into the future, using our substantial lessons discovered and our tested new innovations. And we think energy self-reliance is the crucial to green development.
To learn more about Sole Trader, go to soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative technologies and advanced structure strategies to the renewable energy industry. I desire to lower the amount of green area used to support the growth of sustainable energy around the world and help bring our industry into the future. Sole Trader gives our customers access to clean energy, and we are inspiring the next generation with our capability to shape the country each and every day.
Sole Trader is a diverse, expert, leading-edge eco-friendly energy company with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, construction, operations and maintenance. And we believe energy self-reliance is the crucial to green growth.