Solar for school

Two main types of solar systems are available for schools to use:

• Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which capture solar radiation and convert it directly to electricity (learn more), and.
• Solar Thermal Systems, designed to harness the sun's heat to provide for water heating or space heating or cooling (learn more).

Solar Schools. In the Solar School system the school remains connected to the normal electricity supply and is called a "grid tied" or "grid interactive" system. At times, the PV Solar System may generate more power than is being used by the school, which is then fed back into the electricity grid.