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The first days of the 2026-2027 school year are upon us. Students of all ages are getting ready for another year of learning, and some of them may notice a new addition to their campus: solar panels.
Today, over 7 million K-12 students (~1 in 7) attend a solar-powered school, according to Generation 180. For schools looking to save money in their budgets, solar is a common-sense long-term investment to lock in energy savings and strengthen their local grids. One study found that schools in Pennsylvania could save up to $342 million statewide just by installing solar on their roofs, while a similar study found that North Carolina’s school rooftops could produce enough annual power for 150,000 homes.
To celebrate back-to-school week, SEIA is counting down six schools, from elementary to college, that are making the move to solar and reaping the benefits.
Andover Elementary School in Connecticut Is Embracing Sustainability and Stabilizing Costs
