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Why Your School Or University Might Want To Consider Solar Power

27 February 2020

Renee Ramirez

Solar power continues to grow in popularity, and today many commercial businesses and residential homeowners are seeking solar power systems. But what if you run a school or university? Could contacting one or more local solar power system installers to discuss your options pay off in the long run? Here's why it might be a good idea to consider solar power for your education building or system.

You Already Have the Space for the Installation

One problem residential owners run into when they install solar power systems is deciding where exactly the panels will go. Many residential roofs are sloped, which is not ideal for solar panel installation. This means that many residential owners first need to build a space on their property where the panels can be installed. 

Most school and university buildings don't have this problem because many or all of the buildings are likely flat on top. Your solar panels can just go right on top of each building that intends to use solar power without needing to create or build additional space, and this could help keep your installation costs down.

Saving on Electricity Every Year Puts Money Back Into Your Budget

Sure, the initial installation will cost money, but if you get solar panels installed during a year with a budget surplus, you'll have more money left over in your budget every year going forward, including when times get tough. It can cost a lot of money to power a large school system, but if you switch mostly or completely to solar power, that is money that can be reallocated to other programs.

Keep Your School Green and Your Community Happy

Today, many universities and even K through 12 school systems are doing everything they can to lower their environmental footprint. This is not just because you want to do right by the environment, but it's also because you might have more students or parents in your school system who now expect you to keep environmental concerns in mind for everything you do. Making a switch to solar energy is one way you can really push your plan to go green into overdrive. It might also take some heat off of you if your school ever needs to make another decision in the future that is not as environmentally friendly.

Contact a solar power installer today, such as Aram Solar, to discuss the options available for your school or university.

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