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How many schools currently use solar energy?

Nearly 5,500 schools currently use solar energy systems. This number will continue to grow rapidly as solar panel efficiencies improve and manufacturing costs decline.

Why is solar power successful in K-12 schools?

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.

What happens when a school uses a solar system?

When a school uses a solar system, the building continues to use electricity from the utility when its power demands exceed the solar system’s production. At the end of the billing cycle, the school’s electric bill reflects the total energy consumed minus the electricity that was produced by the solar system.

What is the general cost range of a solar system?

The general cost of a solar system can range from $1.75 to $2.75 per watt installed. While the cost of solar varies by state and incentive programs, the recent decline in installation prices, along with increasing electricity costs, can make solar one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy.