Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Kevin Butler, Founder & CEO of Sole Trader Renewable Energy

By Constance ThompsonAugust 30, 2021

A drive to bring ingenious technologies and advanced building techniques to the renewable energy market. I want to minimize the amount of green space utilized to support the development of sustainable energy around the world and help bring our market 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 nation each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, leading-edge renewable energy company with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and maintenance. And we think energy independence is the key to green development.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the second installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation will feature industry leaders and topics associated with accelerating an equitable and just shift to a renewable resource economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August features highlight how three Black-owned Accelerate member companies 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 renewable resource company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader assists co-ops, federal governments and energies integrate renewables into their energy portfolios
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What inspired you to begin your company?
A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced structure techniques to the sustainable energy market. I want to reduce the quantity of green area utilized to support the development of eco-friendly energy around the world and aid bring our industry into the future. I established this company after working for a couple of big energies and understanding that the old model will not get us to where we require to be as a nation.
How are you making an impact through your business?
We are changing the method federal governments, energies and co-ops think about powering the future of this terrific nation. We invest in finding and making use of tested, emerging innovations from around the world that can be used to power the present and the future. Sole Trader offers our customers access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to shape the nation each and every day.
Inform us about your business?
Sole Trader is a varied, professional, leading-edge renewable resource company with 200+ combined years of experience covering power generation, building and construction, operations and upkeep. Our group of energy specialists assists us decrease building and construction costs and timelines for our clients. We can also supply consulting and tactical planning services, site recognition and preparation, building and construction, operations and maintenance, devices recycling, cybersecurity, site start-up or shutdown, therefore much more.
Exists anything else you wish to share with ACORE members and partners?
There is no challenge too big or little for us. We accept chances to bring our clients into the future, using our comprehensive lessons found out and our proven new technologies. We can assist our clients think in a different way about their neighborhood and the world. We like to say, “We give you more power over your power.” And we think energy independence is the key to green growth.
To find out more about Sole Trader, check out soletraderenergy.org.
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