About Us

About Red Grade Solar

Professional and Expert Solar Energy Contractor

We can provide fully funded turnkey solutions for microgrid power generation, or create a joint venture with a client if cost needs to be shared up front. Our team has been able to secure exclusive distribution rights for multiple high efficiency – high output green technologies including battery tech and panel tech that allow us to deliver top quality hardware at very competitive prices. Our sourcing abilities also allow us to get the equipment needed on our schedule without having to compete with other consumers. We take great pride in the contractors we utilize, as they are industry leading in both safety practices and efficient work solutions.

James Dignan

MANAGING PARTNER

A seasoned professional versed in all aspects of sales and development transactions, including project management, construction management, review and execution of contracts, purchase agreements, vendor relationships, project financing, closing documents, water rights and entitlements. Results oriented with a progressive career in management, leadership and customer service in the real estate sales, real estate development, golf and resort industries, water projects and solar development. A management professional who is a highly effective communicator and team leader adept at building long-term relationships by establishing high levels of confidence and trust. Investment opportunities continue to be a point of interest and opportunity.

Alexander Sherer

MANAGING PARTNER

Mr. Sherer has 15 years of experience in the energy space, residential, agricultural, infrastructure development.  After cutting his teeth in residential construction and mining he was initiated into the oil industry in the Powder River Basin in 2009, Alex went from turning wrenches to managing civil construction, pipeline installation, oil treatment and shipment facility construction.  Upon request of his clients, he founded Proven Energy Services in 2014, and sold his shares in 2019.  Alex enjoys working with clients to minimize and effectively track costs while safely completing the most complicated and delicate projects.  Protecting the client through vigorous procurement management and strategic planning is paramount.  He has managed firms of 350+ employees, and overseen gross annual revenues in excess of $100million.  Alex has a firm respect for honest business and quality work.  He has served as a consultant, operations manager, general manager, and business owner for the past 15 years, but helped form Red Grade Solar to manifest his vision for solar development. He has extensive experience in solar development from rough grading untouched terrain to installation of power distribution systems. RGS is founded with the vision of creating clean renewable energy while simultaneously inspiring healthy growth and infrastructure efforts in the communities we operate in. Having managed numerous field development initiatives, Alex enjoys taking an idea from inception to maturity. 

Benjamin A. Smith

MANAGING PARTNER

Ben is an entrepreneur and has been involved in oil, gas and energy projects for the last 15 years. He started off in the Fayetteville shale after graduating from Harding university in 2006 and has since worked all over the US in every major shale play. He managed large corporate projects in West Virginia and has personally brokered deals north of 25m for his own company. 

Ben is a partner in over a half dozen companies and sits on the board for the National character education foundation. 

Our History

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We take projects from concept to commissioning. Red Grade Solar, LLC was founded on firm moral principles by a team of passionate industry professionals.

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