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Solar Panel Stretch Projects

Sol and Medicine Line Renewables Team Up for an Ecological Initiative

— August 1, 2018 — Eco
The latest ecological initiative in Canada is run by Sol and Medicine Line Renewables LTD. Dubbed '1 Million Bottles Sol'd for Solar,' the project sets out to turn a sun-bathed area in Alberta, Canada into a functional energy source. The location in question is the Milk River in the south part of the province. Since the land is exposed to more than 2,300 hours of sun per year, the installation of a solar field as part of the ecological initiative seems like a good fit. The estimation is that the Milk River project will produce enough to power 1,060 Canadian homes and offset 4,900 tons of carbon each year.

As part of this ecological initative, Sol will donate 10 cents per bottle consumed at participating bars and restaurants across Canada.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy in Canada - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more initiatives that utilize Canada's sun-bathed areas to generate functional energy sources.
2. Solar Panel Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve solar panel technology to increase energy efficiency and make solar energy more accessible.
3. Eco-friendly Initiatives in the Hospitality Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage more bars and restaurants to participate in ecological initiatives by incentivizing consumers with donations based on their consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development for renewable energy solutions in Canada.
2. Solar Panel Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance manufacturing processes to produce more efficient solar panels at a lower cost.
3. Hospitality and Food Service - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eco-friendly practices into the hospitality and food service industry by partnering with ecological initiatives and promoting sustainable business practices.
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