This startup manufactures solar panels while employing formerly incarcerated individuals, providing them with job opportunities and facilitating their reintegration into the workforce. By offering efficient solar energy solutions, the company enables consumers to reduce their carbon footprint while supporting social responsibility initiatives.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many solar panel manufacturers rely on fully automated processes and overseas production, limiting opportunities for local job creation, especially for individuals facing barriers to employment. Consumers seeking to support socially responsible businesses often lack clear options within the solar energy sector.
Solution
Crossroads Solar manufactures monocrystalline solar panels in the United States, employing individuals who were formerly incarcerated. The company uses a semi-automated assembly line, combining technological efficiency with a hands-on approach that provides meaningful employment. By sourcing supplies locally whenever possible, Crossroads Solar aims to minimize its environmental impact while contributing to the economic revitalization of its community. Their panels offer consumers a way to reduce their carbon footprint while supporting a company committed to second-chance employment.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes environmentally conscious consumers and businesses seeking high-quality solar panels from a socially responsible manufacturer, as well as organizations looking to support workforce development initiatives.
Features
- 60 and 72 cell series monocrystalline solar panels
- 25-year performance warranty
- Semi-automated assembly line process
- Panels manufactured in the USA
- Focus on sourcing supplies from local industries