Pennsylvania schools starting to prioritize solar energy

By Chris Crowell May 19, 2022 View ProfileFrankford High School in Philadelphia solar demo. Photo credit: Generation 180The amount of solar at K-12 schools in Pennsylvania doubled since 2020, according to a new statewide report on schools’ adoption of solar published by Generation180, a clean energy nonprofit — rising from 14.5 MW to nearly 29 MW in a two-year period. The report is also quick to note though, despite this growth and success, that’s still less than 2% of K-12 schools (108 total) in the state.Tracker Month sponsorPower Your Next Project with the OMCO Origin Bifacial TrackerBifacial modules capture more power, resulting in increased solar energy yield. OMCOSolar’s Origin Bifacial Tracker is optimized for bifacial modules for up to 20% more back side production. Learn more hereKey to the current momentum? Financing structures that allow districts to install…

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