Students at Tantramar Regional High School in New Brunswick have installed a 16-panel solar array to power an athletic facility. The project, which received $35,000 in funding, is expected to generate 2,500 kilowatt hours of energy annually. The installation offsets approximately 2.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. By powering flood lights and PA systems with renewable energy, the project serves as a practical example of school-level decarbonization and youth-led climate action.
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Students got a grant to put 16 panels on a sports hut. It generates 2,500 kWh a year and cuts about 2.7 tons of CO2. Good for the school, though small scale.
The math on the CO2 offset seems a bit high for 2,500 kWh depending on the local grid mix. Is this a standalone system or net-metered into the school grid?
35k for 16 panels is a steep price per watt. Likely includes the cost of the mounting structure for the hut and the educational overhead for the students.
The real win here is the funding mechanism. Using federal grants to bridge the gap for youth projects creates a blueprint for other schools to bypass budget freezes.
