Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund
The Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund is helping schools across WA become greener by installing new technologies, including rooftop solar panels.
Initiative progress
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This initiative provides learning opportunities in the classroom and supports the creation of local jobs through solar installation, all while making the best use of WA’s significant solar power resources.
By harnessing the power of the sun, WA schools are reducing their carbon footprint and cutting energy costs.
Key Stats
Timeline and Milestones
• November 2021 – Announcement of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.
• February 2022 – First round of contributions for 84 schools to receive solar panels.
• August 2022 – Second round of contributions for 96 schools to receive solar panels.
• May 2023 – Broome Senior High School gets largest rooftop solar system for a regional school in WA.
• October 2023 – Round 3 will provide 32 regional schools and 28 metropolitan schools will provide 32 regional schools and 28 metropolitan schools with light emitting diode (LED).
Brighter and more sustainable future for WA schools
Schools across metro and regional WA are installing solar panels, virtual power plants, and LED lights to reduce their environmental impact and energy costs.
The Solar Schools Program also raises awareness and educates students on renewables and how they are shaping our brighter, clean energy future.
Stimulate local economy for stronger communities
The energy infrastructure upgrades and solar panel installations will boost the local economy through jobs and procurement opportunities.
Projects in regional areas support the employment of locally based workers, including a commitment to Aboriginal employment.
How Broome Senior High School is benefiting from solar power
Broome Senior High School has installed the largest rooftop solar system of any regional school in WA under the Solar Schools Program.
499 solar panels have been installed, estimated to save the school around $350,000 in electricity costs each year.
The installation provides a web-based application allowing for real time monitoring. This means students can engage with the technology and link this to their learning in the classroom.
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