Energy costs are typically the second highest expense in school districts across Minnesota. Adding solar arrays to schools can save school districts and tax payers thousands of dollars each year.

RREAL has worked with schools and school districts to help plan and develop solar projects for schools, which saves communities money, creates more renewable energy, and provides learning opportunities for students and families who are exposed to the solar array.

In 2020-2021, RREAL created a K-8 Solar Curriculum to help students learn about and better understand solar power and all that goes into this form of clean energy. With hopes of inspiring the next generation of solar techs and other roles in the clean energy field and supporting teachers who are interested in solar energy, this curriculum is available here for free.

If you have questions about Solar on Schools funding in Minnesota or how to move forward with solar projects for your school or school district, please contact RREAL's Executive Director Nik Allen for an initial consultation to see if RREAL or our partners can help you move forward.