Solar
Panels for Schools
For
most people, solar panels are synonymous with residential and commercial use.
People put solar panels on their homes to cover electric bills, and augment
their commercial buildings to draw new business and “go green.” But what
happens when solar panels are added to the layout of schools or universities?
Today, solar panel installations in schools are becoming more popular.
As
it does, it’s decreasing the environmental impact of these institutions and
making them greener and more eco-friendly. In many cases, eco-friendly
universities may also see increased enrollment and greater interest levels
across the student base.
Solar
Panels Work Well on Most School
Most
residential homes have pitched roofs, which can make adding solar panels
difficult. Universities and schools, on the other hand, typically have flat,
expansive roofs made of materials that are ideal for solar panel
installation.
In
addition to providing plenty of open, unshaded space for solar panels to work
to their highest potential, these roofs are also unlikely to feature sensitive
materials, like wood shingles, which can make solar installation more challenging.
Since roof angle and material have a major impact on the effectiveness of solar
arrays, this is excellent news for any college or university that wants to
install panels.
