Ken Olson's passion for sustainability and innovation led him to co-found Solar Energy International (SEI) in 1991, a leader in global renewable energy education. In 1999, he established SoL Energy to empower homes, businesses, and communities with transformative renewable energy solutions. Ken's vision drives SoL Energy's ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable practices worldwide.
Ken Olson's journey into renewable energy began with a passion for sustainability and innovation. He has BS and MS Degrees in Building Science and Solar Energy Technology respectively. Ken taught the Solar Program at Colorado Mountain College for ten years (1981-1991) He co-founded Solar Energy International (SEI) in 1991, establishing it as a global leader in renewable energy education. As SEI's Executive Director for a decade, he laid the groundwork for the organization's pivotal role in the industry.
In 1999, Ken founded SoL Energy in Carbondale, CO, driven by a mission to advance our collective transformation to clean renewable energy. SoL Energy has helped hundreds of home owners, businesses, municipalities and public institutions turn their energy expense into an investment that pays for itself with clean renewable energy.
SoL Energy PV projects in Rifle, CO contributed to the City achieving net-zero energy status. Ken's influence extends internationally with his work in Latin America to train a workforce for solar powered vaccine refrigeration for the World Health Organization for the purpose of eradicating Polio from this hemisphere.
Ken‘s vision goes beyond business success; it embodies a commitment to global stewardship and community impact. Through Ken's leadership, SoL Energy continues to lead the charge in advancing renewable energy solutions, making a lasting contribution to a sustainable future worldwide.
