Kristal Hansley Talks Solar and Black Entrepreneurship on “The Coolest Show”

Poster of Kristal Hansley for The Coolest Show podcast hosted by Rev Yearwood.
The Coolest Show hosted by Rev Yearwood.

WeSolar’s CEO, Kristal Hansley, recently appeared on “The Coolest Show” hosted by Rev Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, where she shared her insights on the future of clean energy and the importance of community solar. As the first Black woman in the U.S. to own a community solar company, Kristal discussed her journey, the challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, and the critical role solar legislation plays in expanding access to clean energy.

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In order for us to survive and thrive, we must transition to a green economy where there is opportunity for not only jobs but ownership. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. Kristal Hansley is the first Black woman in the U.S. to own a community solar company, as the founder and CEO of WeSolar Inc. We caught up with her to discuss bridging the gap in the solar industry, solar legislation, and launching a business during a pandemic. Listen now! More at TheCoolestShow.com and @Think100Climate.  #CommunitySolar #BlackEntrepreneurship #Think100

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