Vad händer
Kontext
3300 solpaneler genererar 54 gigawattimmar (miljarder wattimmar) elektricitet. Solenergin innebär årliga besparingar för skolan på över 100 000 dollar och 41 000 ton i minskade koldioxidutsläpp.
Solpanelerna installerades på ett drygt halvår och invigdes i förra veckan.
Students will learn about solar using MEI’s Solar Empowered Schools curriculum, which integrates real-time data from the solar panels into energy and science lessons. Students have already started using MEI’s solar-empowered school modules and VR educational tours of the rooftop.
“This project exemplifies how we can inspire environmental stewardship in our students and the broader community,” Yeung said. “Together, we are shaping a more sustainable, environmentally conscious future for Stafford County.”
Electrek: Virginia’s largest solar array on a school rooftop just came online
Vad har det för betydelse
Like warehouses and box stores, solar on sprawling, flat school roofs is an absolute no-brainer. It saves a ton of money for schools, which are always on tight budgets and reduces emissions overall.
Electrek: Virginia’s largest solar array on a school rooftop just came online
