Submitted by Olympia Community Solar
Olympia Community Solar and the Olympia School District are excited to announce a partnership for the Thurgood Marshall Community Solar Project. This undertaking, deliberate to start development in summer season 2023, will consist of putting in a group solar array on the Thurgood Marshall Middle School roof to offset the power utilization of the college with renewable energy.
Community solar initiatives equivalent to Thurgood Marshall develop solar entry to these with out entry to conventional residential solar for individuals who don’t personal their home, have an unsuitable roof or property for solar or face monetary obstacles to incorporating solar. A bunch of group members take part in a single solar undertaking and share its advantages. As an integral group useful resource for households in Olympia, Thurgood Marshall Middle School is good for internet hosting a group solar array.
The undertaking will embody 306 solar panels throughout the Middle School’s roof. Puget Sound Solar will design and set up the 150 kW system that will probably be able to producing 149 thousand kilowatt-hours a 12 months. This will scale back the college’s energy invoice, contribute to sustainable infrastructure in Olympia, and create studying alternatives for Thurgood Marshall college students on renewable energy.
“We are proud to partner with Olympia Community Solar on the Thurgood Marshall Middle School solar project,” stated Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy. “This project will create learning opportunities about renewable energy for students and aligns with OSD Student Outcome #6. One of the indicators in Outcome 6 states that our students will ‘Advocate for and contribute to local, regional or global improvement by utilizing natural resources in an efficient, sustainable way.’”
Over 600 subscriptions to the undertaking are publicly obtainable. Community members present the upfront undertaking capital by buying or donating solar items, subscriptions to the undertaking’s energy manufacturing. Over time members will get well their contribution by the sale of electrical energy. Olympia Community Solar will develop and keep the solar undertaking. More particulars about participation within the undertaking can be found on Olympia Community Solar’s webpage.
“Our team is honored to partner with the Olympia School District on our third community solar project. Thurgood Marshall Community Solar provides an accessible opportunity for our community to participate in the clean energy economy, contribute to climate action, and support local education.” said Olympia Community Solar President Mason Rolph.
