When the solar industry started gaining momentum, he knew that he wanted to be part of it. Even though he was genuinely curious about green energy it didn’t translate into full time work right away. He originally focused his training and studies on the aviation industry. However, when he started looking for work, the industry wasn’t offering many opportunities. So, he switched gears and started a new flight path on what was a successful career in the insurance industry for over 17 years. When COVID hit, Mark found himself at a crossroads. His goal had been to tran-
sition his entrepreneurial energy into the solar industry by the year 2025, but the pandemic gave him an opportunity to speed up that timeline. So, he decided to take the leap and transitioned into energy services in October of 2020. What is most apparent when you hear Mark talk about solar energy, is his love for the planet, and wanting to help it survive for
“There’s no better feeling than getting up in the morning, knowing that all your energy use is offset in some way, shape or form due to solar.”
KISS YOUR POWER BILL GOODBYE! by Allison McKinnon SUN KISSED ENERGY INC.
W ith rising energy costs all over the world, every single person is looking for a way to save. Solar energy continues to be one of the most effective ways of reducing costs while also reducing your carbon footprint...some might say it’s a win/win! Which is why we sat down with Mark Shelley from Sun Kissed Energy to find out about how he got here, how he runs his business, and where he sees the future of green energy.
As a teenager in high school, Mark said he had always had an interest in green energy solutions. He was bothered by the way technology, like gas vehicles, polluted the air. He would spend time tinkering, trying to find new and unique ways to make technology work. He was always interest- ed in batteries and the renewable energy sector. It bothered him that we were using fossil fuels to supply our energy needs. Of most interest to him was designing an energy system that could run on renewable energy so he could power his family’s cottage without the need for fossil fuels.
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MARCH/APRIL 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH/APRIL 2022
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