School Solar Installation: Prairie Park Elementary in Lawrence, Kansas

Reduce School Utility Costs with Solar

Prairie Park Elementary School approached Cromwell Solar to solicit a bid for installing solar panels on their building. The school administration was hoping to reduce monthly utility costs, freeing up money for other needs, while also adding a visible reminder of the school’s commitment to sustainability.

The school chose Cromwell Solar for the project based on our commitment to high quality solar installations, familiarity with larger and more complex solar installations, and our ability to provide complementary solar educational materials for use in the classroom.

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Solar Tax Rebates Available for Schools

Thanks to new federal rules, Prairie Park Elementary was able to receive a tax rebate worth 40% of the total project cost, significantly reducing costs for the school and accelerating their breakeven point. Their new solar panels cover 22% of the school’s energy needs, representing significant energy savings.

Cromwell also helped to defray costs with a solar referral program that gave money to the school for every client referred to us by them.

School Solar Installation Details

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

System Components: 250 US-made 500W Silfab Solar Panels

Generation Capacity: 125 kW

Environmental Impact: Avoids over 250 tons of CO2 every year. This is the equivalent of planting about 1,500 trees per year.

Classroom Resources

Get your students involved with our classroom materials available for grades K-12 that provide activities and discussion points about our sun, solar energy, solar panels, and more. Reach out to learn more. Fundraising Campaigns

Cromwell also offers customized fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of going solar for schools.

We’ve helped other clients design and carry out campaigns that engage their communities to raise money to support their mission of going solar. These campaigns can lower the costs of installing solar panels, and in some cases even cover them entirely, while giving your community a chance to contribute to your financial security and long-term health.

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