For most people solar panels are synonymous with residential and commercial use.
Schools using solar panels.
Kern high school district with 22 mw of sunpower solar carports across 27 school sites kern hsd is projected to save 80 million over 25 years.
Over the last 5 years the number of schools with solar increased by 81 and now 5 3 million students attend a school with solar.
The nearly 5 500 schools using solar power today have a total of 910 megawatts of solar capacity enough to power 190 000 homes according to the study.
The report finds that 7 332 schools nationwide use solar power making up 5 5 of all k 12 public and private schools in the united states.
These schools are saving money on electric bills educating students about clean energy and ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.
There are now over 7 300 schools across the country with solar installations.
Since 2014 the number of k 12 schools in the u s.
These can be placed on top of existing canopies that are strong enough to support the weight of the panels.
The biggest reason for the surge is the.
Additionally sunpower is working with the district to expand its stem education programs inspiring the next generation of clean energy leaders.
Using solar power increased by roughly 81 percent and now more than 5 3 million kids and teens go to a school using solar energy according to a new report.
5 benefits of solar panels for schools and universities.