SOLAR SCHOOLS SHINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOLS

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Solar panels and small wind devices are being installed in 19 more rural schools across Northern Ireland. Over £1.3 million is being invested in installing the renewable technologies at a total of 35 schools, creating over 100 kWp of renewable power. 16 schools have already benefited from the technology. An online educational resource will also be developed, designed to teach young people about sustainable energy issues.

The Switched on Schools project is funded by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through the Northern Ireland Programme for Building Sustainable Prosperity, Northern Ireland Electricity and the Education and Library Boards.

A+ to everyone involved.

Sources, resources and discourses:

1. Belfast Telegraph - article
2. Northern Ireland Executive - press release