Environmental Product Declaration as a Mobilizer to Achieve Competitive Advantages

Global climate challenges have led to a significant increase in renewable energy production. Currently, energy generated from the sun is the fastest-growing energy source globally. Solar panels based on silicon make it possible to transform solar energy into electrical energy. However, the extraction of silicon is highly energy-intensive, hence potentially contributing to significant pollutant emissions. On the other hand, a Norwegian silicon producer, REC Solar, has chosen to utilize a more expensive technology, resulting in lower polluting emissions. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are used to document and promote the environmental effects of a specific product developed accordin…