Bloom Renewables: Ethical Solar for a Sustainable Future
Recent news has raised serious concerns about the Labour government allegedly turning a blind eye to modern slavery in the solar panel supply chain. Reports suggest that many panels used in the UK may be linked to forced labour in regions like Xinjiang, China. This highlights the urgent need for ethical sourcing in the renewable energy industry.
At Bloom Renewables, we take this issue seriously and have always made a conscious effort to ensure our products align with our values.
Choosing Suppliers Based on Ethics, Not Just Cost
We carefully select our suppliers based on their commitment to human rights and environmental responsibility. We only work with companies that comply with modern slavery laws and share our ethos of fair treatment and ethical production. We don’t just go for the cheapest option; we prioritise working with manufacturers that meet the highest ethical and sustainability standards. While we cannot promise that every supplier is perfect, we always do our best to conduct extensive research.
Quality and Sustainability at the Core
We’re proud to offer solar panels designed for top performance and long lifespan. Unlike many in the industry, we try to ensure where possible our panels are sourced from some of the most ethical manufacturers in the world. On top of that, our panels are 95% recyclable. It’s all part of our mission to create a genuinely sustainable future.
A Global Perspective on Ethical Sourcing
While some may assume that choosing only European-made panels guarantees an ethical supply chain, the reality is more complex. Even if a panel is assembled in Europe, many of its components, such as silicon wafers, cells, and other key materials, are still sourced globally. That’s why we don’t just focus on where a panel is assembled but on the entire supply chain behind it. Our due diligence extends beyond final manufacturing locations to ensure that there is the highest level of ethical standards available.
The alternatives, The Impact of Solar, and Industry Shifts
While renewable energy sources aren’t without their challenges, they remain the most viable alternative to fossil fuels, which come with significant environmental drawbacks. Oil spills, global warming and deforestation to mention a few. Among the alternatives to fossil fuels, solar power stands out as a clean, green energy source that harnesses the sun’s abundant potential without releasing harmful emissions.
The solar industry is continuously adapting to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. Consumer pressure is increasingly shaping global markets; for example, China has responded by introducing a minimum price per solar panel. This move is expected to increase cost per panel by around 20% over the next six month, that money will go to supporting those who most need it in the supply chain. It also shows that customer feedback can make a genuine difference and holding companies accountable is a must.
We’ve Done the Research So You Don’t Have To
We know green energy should be just that, green in every way, including its supply chain. That’s why we’ve put in the work to research and vet our suppliers, making sure they align with our ethical standards. While we can’t guarantee perfection, we are committed to continually improving our sourcing process and making the most ethical choices available.
The renewable energy industry is evolving, and we believe companies need to step up and take responsibility for where their products come from. At Bloom Renewables, we’re proud to be leading by example, offering customers solar solutions they can trust, not just for performance, but for integrity too.