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 2nd installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation will feature industry leaders and subjects associated with accelerating a fair and just shift to a renewable resource economy.
In recognition of National Black Business Month, our August functions highlight how 3 Black-owned Accelerate member business are growing 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 energy company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Sole Trader assists 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 innovative innovations and advanced structure techniques to the eco-friendly energy industry. I want to minimize the amount of green space used to support the development of sustainable energy around the world and assistance bring our industry into the future. I established this business after working for a couple of big energies and recognizing that the old model will not get us to where we require to be as a country.
How are you making an effect through your business?
We are changing the method federal governments, energies and co-ops consider powering the future of this fantastic nation. We invest in finding and utilizing proven, emerging technologies from around the globe that can be utilized to power today and the future. Sole Trader provides our clients access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to shape the nation each and every day.
Tell us about your business?
Sole Trader is a varied, expert, 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 reduce construction costs and timelines for our clients. We can also offer consulting and strategic preparation services, website identification and preparation, building, operations and upkeep, devices recycling, cybersecurity, website startup or shutdown, therefore far more.
Is there anything else you wish to share with ACORE members and partners?
We welcome chances to bring our clients into the future, utilizing our extensive lessons found out and our tested brand-new innovations. And we think energy self-reliance is the key to green growth.
To learn more about Sole Trader, go to soletraderenergy.org.
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A drive to bring innovative innovations and advanced structure methods to the eco-friendly energy market. I desire to reduce the amount of green area utilized to support the growth of renewable energy around the world and assistance bring our market into the future. Sole Trader gives our clients access to clean energy, and we are motivating the next generation with our capability to shape the country each and every day.
Sole Trader is a varied, professional, leading-edge sustainable energy business with 200+ integrated years of experience covering power generation, building, operations and maintenance. And we think energy independence is the essential to green development.