Solar Schools funding announced

The announcement for the latest schools to receive grants under the Federal Governments National Solar Schools Program was broadcasted throughout Australia. 784 schools in Australia have each been awarded a maximum of $50,000 for the installation of solar panels as well as other renewable energy systems such as rain water tanks, LED lighting and insulation under the solar schools program. 

The announcement of the solar schools program was made today by Mark Dreyfus who is the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.  He said, “The combination of renewable energy systems installed under this program will generate approximately 20 MW of solar power – the equivalent of powering around 4,200 average households each day.”

As well as environmental and educational benefits, the solar schools program guidelines stated that applications were also assessed on value for money criteria.

Since commencement of the solar schools program in July 2008, more than 8000 schools have applied for the intuitive and so far, 4,600 schools have been awarded the grant.  To date, there has been over $190 million in funding towards the solar schools scheme.

By Australian Solar Quotes

The Author

Darryn Van Hout

I developed an interest in the Australian energy and construction sectors more than a decade ago and have since closely followed the trends, technologies and developments shaping both industries. My involvement in the Australian solar market began in 2008, and over the years I have built strong connections with professionals, businesses and organisations across the construction, solar and renewable energy sectors in Australia and internationally. These connections include solar panel and inverter manufacturers, electrical and construction industry professionals, software developers creating tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems, and media organisations that closely follow developments across energy, construction and renewable technologies. Today, I continue to contribute as an industry advocate, author and commentator, sharing practical insights and information to help Australian consumers and businesses better understand solar power, energy technologies, construction-related developments and the changing Australian energy landscape.