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Solar Choice is experienced in School Projects

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school” Albert Einstein

Schools possess Australia’s next generation of bright minds and thought leadership. This explains why many high schools and universities have led the way into the renewable energy revolution. A solar project in a school offers students fantastic early exposure to Australia’s energy ‘trilemma’ while helping the school materially reduce energy costs.

How it works:

Step 1: Free Assessment Free feasibility assessment of the potential of solar at the school including indicative solar design, estimated costs and savings.
	Step 2: Project Approval Assistance with discussions with the Department of Education and preparing school board papers. Advice on grants and funding options
Step 3: Install Independent management and evaluation of a tender process ensuring high quality installer and fit-for-purpose solution is selected. Independent inspection report on completion of install.
	Step 4: Launch and Education We prepare materials to launch to media, school communication channels and community. Information and education provided to students and teachers.

Designing Solar for Schools

There are a number of factors that should be considered when designing solar for a school:

Often schools have a multiple high rise roof spaces spread across multiple energy meters meaning many separate Solar PV arrays are required
A structural assessment is crucial for school projects which often have aged roof material and infrastructure
Schools often have difficult site access, meaning it is important to understand how solar equipment would be delivered and roof access would be made available.
If desired, students can participate in the feasibility and design of the system
Display monitors and access portals are a great way of keeping students engaged with clean energy production

Funding Options for Schools

Australian schools also have a number of options to fund solar out of the energy savings the system creates. This means Schools can achieve a cash flow position solution with solar from day 1 with no impact to annual budgets. Often schools have preferred a Solar Power Purchase Agreement which delivers a solar solution without any of the financial or operational risks of owning a system.

Solar Choice Can Help Schools with Solar Projects

As an independent expert, our goal is to help schools make an informed decision. Our in-house engineering team can provide an business case verifying the potential of solar at each school including accurate estimated market pricing for your project. Solar Choice’s tender management platform gives access to an instantaneous quote comparison from a selected number of CEC-Accredited solar contractors with the required expertise and it can be utilised to run a solar tender for the project requirements.

Speak to an experienced Solar Choice consultant on the potential of solar at your School

School Solar Projects recently developed by Solar Choice

Charles Sturt University 2.3MW
Amaroo School (ACT) 600kW
Geelong High School 100kW
Carlingford Public School
Blakehurst High School
Denistone East Public School
Jamison High School
York Public School
Boort District School
Bunyip Pre School

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Jeff Sykes

CEO at Solar Choice

Jeff has consulted on over 20MW of commercial solar projects, ranging from SMEs to ASX top 100 companies. Jeff has also provided independent advice to 100s of residential solar, battery and EV charging customers across every state in Australia. He holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and is an expert in business strategy and financial analysis.