Six high schools will get solar systems from WPS

An article from the Oconto County Reporter posted on the site of the Green Bay Press Gazette:

Six Northeastern Wisconsin high schools, including Lena High School, have been selected to receive the SolarWise for Schools educational program from WPS Community Foundation Inc. Over the next two years, each of these schools will receive a solar-electric system on its rooftop and a three-week curriculum package to explore renewable energy resources and the use of solar power.

In 2009, systems will be installed in Chilton, Gibraltar and Elcho high schools. In 2010, Green Bay Preble, Lena and Goodman-Armstrong Creek high schools will receive the systems.

These six high schools join 41 others already participating in the SolarWise program.

Each of the schools will receive a 2-kilowatt solar-electric system to supplement the power they receive from Wisconsin Public Service. The solar equipment will provide enough electricity to light several classrooms, and students will be able to monitor performance daily via the Internet.

Along with the rooftop solar equipment, each school will receive a SolarWise for Schools curriculum package for classroom use. The package gives students hands-on learning experiences with solar energy and other renewable resources.