Meet VerdeSol: “commercial solar solutions for a cooler environment”

Sonya Cordina and Keith Freeman are the partners behind VerdeSol, a commercial solar design|build firm in Charleston, SC.

Sonya Cordina and Keith Freeman are the partners behind VerdeSol, a commercial solar design|build firm in Charleston, SC.

VerdeSol may be a new name in the commercial solar arena but its partners, Keith Freeman and Sonya Cordina have 40+ years of experience, expertise, and local knowledge.

Keith’s education involved environmental studies at The University of Alabama and a solar degree from Red Rocks in Colorado. He was a founder and partner of One World Sustainable, formed the Georgia Solar Energy Association (GSEA), and established the first “Solar for Schools” program in Georgia. He has completed numerous solar projects around the world with notable clients such as Ted Turner and The Westin Corporation. Keith handles the entirety of VerdeSol’s projects from design, procurement, installation, and commissioning. He is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional and holds a Solar Contractor’s License.

Sonya graduated from Presbyterian College and began her career as a children’s portrait artist. She continued that entrepreneurial spirit to launch and operate a wholesale business for 14 years focusing on strong customer relations. Most recently, her business connections and 40-year knowledge of the Charleston area led to her success in business development with a local commercial architectural firm. Sonya oversees all operations at VerdeSol along with marketing and business development.

VerdeSol is a commercial solar design|build firm based in Charleston, SC. Their focus is on solar solutions for the industrial, commercial, agricultural, educational, and Caribbean markets. Information on their process and projects can be found at verdesolglobal.com.


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