Carolina Solar Energy is a utility-scale solar pioneer in its home state of North Carolina. The company was founded in 2004 by Richard Harkrader, who worked to bring the first Renewable Portfolio Standard legislation to the state in 2007. After more than a decade leading the business, his daughter Carson Harkrader joined the company and took the reins as CEO.
Carson’s background in global diplomacy, business management and wind energy have helped her grow Carolina Solar Energy into new states and create new opportunities for solar development, sometimes against tough odds.
In this episode, Harkrader talks about the importance of connecting with local communities to advance utility-scale solar projects and the dedication to solar policy work that has contributed to Carolina Solar Energy’s success. An edited portion of the interview is below, but be sure to listen to the full…
Contractor’s Corner: Carolina Solar Energy
