Solar energy has risen in popularity for its efficiency and environmental benefits for homeowners and businesses, but it’s also a great option for schools and universities. Bay Area solar companies are doing all they can to make the planet better for the next generation, and Simply Solar is ready to help schools make the most of solar savings and the opportunity to show students they care about their future, and the world they will inherit.
Here’s why your school should consider going solar in 2021.
Many opportunities on campus for a variety of installations
On top of libraries and dorms, in open fields or on top of parking garages, solar panels are the perfect examples of solar-ready installation opportunities. Schools with large buildings can install rooftop solar. Any unused land owned by the university or school can include ground mounted solar. And you can even create solar parking canopies, offering shelter and shake to students and faculty while generating clean, affordable solar energy.
Going solar lowers operating costs
The electric bill is one of the biggest costs of operation for schools. In fact, the Department of Energy reported $6 billion in taxpayer money was spent on energy for K-12 schools per year. While salaries take the top spot in school budget lines, energy comes in at #2.
Solar can significantly offset your total energy costs by reducing the reliance on the electric grid and its high rates. Plus, federal and local tax incentives can help further lower the cost of your solar installations.
Solar is reliable energy in all types of weather
Installing solar on your campus is a safe backup to any outages that would otherwise leave your students in the dark. Solar panels are lightweight and securely fastened the roof or ground, and are hurricane-safe for winds up to 140mph.
Maintenance is easy. Solar panels rarely fail and can have warranties as long as the life of the system—up to 25 years. Solar is an investment in your school’s future energy needs that pays off from the beginning.
An opportunity for students
Learning about solar energy and other forms of electricity in a classroom is a whole new experience when you have a working solar array on campus. Solar at schools shows students what going green really looks like, and reinforces the need to create a more sustainable future for them. Some universities even have specialized programs dealing in photovoltaic energy and renewables, creating a symbiotic relationship with operational savings and education.
Schools and solar are the perfect match
With so much unused land and roof space on campuses in the United States, going solar is an untapped opportunity to save energy and lower operating costs with energy savings. It’s also the perfect way to teach the next generation about the next generation of energy. Simply Solar is always available to help bring savings to school with solar. Let’s talk about the right opportunities for your school, and show your students that for them the future is even brighter.
