Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. Schools
Solar potential on schools remains largely untapped. Of the
View DetailsApproximately 450 individual schools districts have the potential to save more than $1 million over 30 years by installing a solar PV system. Download " Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. Schools ." The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative provided funding for this report.
A fundamental reason for solar power's success in K-12 schools is the wide range of benefits offered to stakeholders. Nearly 5,500 schools currently use solar energy systems and that number will continue a rapid ascent as solar panel efficiencies improve and manufacturing costs decline.
Volatile prices set on the utility market can make it difficult for schools to plan and budget for the future. A straightforward way to take control of energy costs is to go the autonomous route by installing solar to generate your own power from the school's rooftop.
That means the district expects that it will effectively get 13 years of free electricity, annually saving 22 percent, or $15,000, from its electric bill. The district also may be able to use the lower demand for electricity to negotiate a lower rate with its utility provider.
Solar potential on schools remains largely untapped. Of the
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Solar potential on schools remains largely untapped. Of the 125,000 K-12 schools in the country, up to 72,000 schools (60%) can "go solar" cost-effectively. Approximately 450 individual
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