Plantd, a leader in sustainable building materials, announces plans to establish solar farms to power its production facilities, further reducing its carbon footprint and supporting local communities.
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| Plantd takes a significant step towards achieving near-100% carbon negativity by powering its innovative production facilities with solar energy. Image Courtesy: Plantd |
Oxford, North Carolina, USA - September 21, 2024:
Plantd, a pioneer in sustainable building materials, has announced plans to establish solar farms to power its production facilities. The move aims to further reduce the company's carbon footprint and support local communities.
The first solar farm, covering approximately 30 acres, is expected to generate 25% more electricity than Plantd's manufacturing operations require. The excess energy will be provided back to the local community at a subsidized cost, reducing living expenses for residents.
Plantd's innovative production facilities utilize 100% electric technologies to manufacture high-performance structural materials from perennial grasses. These materials outperform traditional timber-based materials in terms of cost, carbon removal, and performance. By powering these facilities with solar energy, Plantd is taking a significant step towards achieving near-100% carbon negativity in its end-use products.
Nathan Silvernail, co-founder and co-CEO of Plantd, emphasized the importance of addressing both pollution from building materials and the energy used to produce them. "By powering our operations with 100% clean energy, we're reducing our footprint across the board," he stated.
Plantd's approach to materials manufacturing is focused on eliminating unnecessary steps and pollution-heavy processes. Unlike traditional timber companies, Plantd includes all stages of production, from planting to delivery, in its carbon footprint analysis. This ensures that its materials are genuinely carbon-negative.
Looking ahead, Plantd's long-term vision includes building a self-sustaining city powered by renewable energy sources. By harnessing solar, wind, and wave energy, the company aims to address both electricity generation and building materials manufacturing, two major contributors to global pollution.