DENVER, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As we
continue to see a world where Solar is the cheapest source of
energy, companies like EcoMark Solar are building corporate
strategies based on sustainability and forward planning. Across the
board most solar panels being manufactured today have a 25 year
warranty for performance and production, but what happens when
those 25 years are up? Solar panel recycling is an issue that will
be faced in the coming years and as of now, there is no clear
solution for the influx of used panels that will outlive their
lifespan. EcoMark Solar is getting in front of this problem by
pairing with solar waste disposal organizations and actively
engaging in moving to a Zero impact carbon footprint.
According to EnergySage, "As solar panel manufacturing becomes
more efficient, its carbon footprint shrinks significantly: a 2016
study reports that the overall emissions produced in this process
decreased by 17 to 24 percent every time install capacity has
doubled in the last 40 years." Until solar manufacturing becomes
carbon neutral, EcoMark Solar is creating policies that will work
to offset their total carbon footprint. Right now there is no
regulation for recycling panels in the US. This means leaders like
EcoMark and other industry partners are stepping up to address it.
In an article breaking down the timeline, SolarPower World states
that time is running out and the industry only has 15 years before
solar panel recycling becomes a major issue.
"Living in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, we
understand our commitment goes further than creating the best
renewable energy solutions for our neighbors," says CEO
Jake DiRe. "We started really
thinking about this last year and started the process by donating
to Plantit2020 which resulted in 1500 trees being planted along to
I-70 corridor."
This year they have planned a tree-planting volunteer day which
will equal a $5,000 donation and a 50
person team to get their hands dirty. They also have new
partnership with We Recycle Solar to send damaged panels and
modules from recent hail storms, and have started working on a full
calculation of their corporate carbon footprint in order to find
more ways to work toward carbon neutrality for the life of a Solar
panel they install.
Given the challenges climate change is creating, it will take
companies like EcoMark Solar to lead the charge in carbon
neutrality for a sustainable future.
SOURCE EcoMark Solar