There are many ways schools serve society. Primarily, schools educate our communities. However, there are many other ways that schools can help protect and preserve the world. One of our biggest concerns today is air pollution and dirty energy sources, and schools can push out a lot of each. One of the many ways schools can help mitigate this is by “going green” with solar panels. Learn more about how your school can benefit from solar panels below.

Stay on Track

Everyone has been in school when a power outage happens at least once. While students generally love it, since a long power outage means they can go home, teachers might have trouble getting their classes back on track after an outage. Teachers often have to shift lesson plans or add more homework to the roster for their students, which means longer nights grading and playing catch up in class.

You can mitigate this problem completely by using solar panels and a solar battery. It doesn’t matter how bad a storm is outside. Your school won’t rely on the grid anymore so that you can continue your school regimen without a hitch. Getting back on track can take a while, so your teachers will thank you.

Low Electric Bills

No matter how you slice it, paying less for electricity is a always plus. Running a school can mean raising the monthly electricity bills, especially when you depend on the grid. Think of how many things use power in your school. Lights for each classroom, printers and computers in the library, and even fax machines can contribute to rising energy bills. However, when you opt to go solar, you slash these prices significantly. While the initial cost is nothing to shrug at, eventually, your panels will start paying for themselves, and you’ll save money in no time.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

Who doesn’t want to play their part in saving the environment? If you get solar panels for your school, you can reduce your carbon footprint and pollution in your community. This investment also allows you to run your school independently and sustainably, lowering your dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels and a grid that uses “dirty energy” to generate power. Your panels will generate power if there’s sunlight, and with solar batteries, you’ll have power even without sunlight. This is how your school can benefit from getting solar panels: you can be a superhero, one panel at a time.

If you want solar panels for your school, take advantage of our solar energy solutions in CT by choosing Earthlight Technologies. If you have any questions or what to learn more information, call us!