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SunPower's Solutions for Schools

Solar for a Brighter Future

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3,500+

schools in the U.S. have gone solar*

  • *. National Solar Schools Census. The Solar Foundation. 2016.

$2.8 billion

in potential savings over 30 years by using solar energy in schools*

  • *. 30-Year Net Value (NPV) if 72,000 schools switched to solar, deploying median-sized systems

60%

of schools can cost-effectively go solar now*

  • *. National Solar Schools Census. The Solar Foundation. 2016.
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    Better Energy for Schools

    Beyond offering industry-leading solar power, we’re helping schools thrive in an era of tight budgets, and bringing solar innovation and knowledge into the classroom.

  • Trusted Expertise

    SunPower is a valued solar partner of school districts and commercial customers with over 850 projects and over 1,000 megawatts of solar systems installed to-date.

  • Excellent Returns

    In an era of tight budgets, SunPower helps districts thrive by providing a variety of solar financing options, including zero-down PPAs and low-interest loans.

  • Superior Technology

    SunPower manufactures the world’s highest efficiency solar panels available*, generating 20% more energy than conventional efficiency panels under real-world conditions*, requiring less land, and allowing for faster installation.

    • *. Highest of over 3,200 silicon solar panels, Photon Module Survey, Feb 2014.
    • *. PVEvolution Labs "SunPower Shading Study," 2013. Compared to a Conventional Panel (240W, 15% efficient, approx. 1.6 m2)
  1. Trusted Expertise
  2. Excellent Returns
  3. Superior Technology
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Invested In Education

We bring better solar electricity to schools, but we also advance solar knowledge in the classroom with our SunPower HorizonsTM Program for teachers and students.

 

SunPower Horizons Solar Education Program

School Case Studies

Schools across the country partner with us for outstanding savings from solar energy. Here are a few:
Porterville Unified School District Solar Case Study
Porterville Unified School District
Expected to save the district more than $1.2 million on energy costs.
Mount Diablo USD Solar Case Study
Mount Diablo Unified School District
Saving an estimated $3 million a year on electricity to maintain a robust arts program and help prevent future school closures.
san ramon Valley USD solar case study
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Saving an estimated $24 million over 25 years with SunPower.
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