HELP US SET A SHINING EXAMPLE!!

The GLEN LAKE ENVIROTHON TEAMS have been working for over a year to get an 8kW, adjustable solar array at Glen Lake Community School. They have raised $20,000, but they need your help to cross the finish line. Please donate today to help make this incredible project a success.

Local businesses and local leaders are stepping up to fill that gap.

MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

GRANTS

• TBA Credit Union teacher classroom grant
• GT Community Foundation FOCUS grant
• Walmart Education Grant
• My Solar School Competition and matching school board grant

STUDENT LED FUNDRAISING PROJECTS

• Glen Lake Wristband Sale
• Cherry Republic Volunteer Promise fundraising event

DETAILS

• 24 panels
• 290 watt per panel
• Will produce about $850.00 in solar energy per year for the school
• Size – approximately 20’ by 25’
• Mounted on the ground
• Will cover about 1% of the school’s energy load

IMPACT

• Sustainable source of energy that does not emit greenhouse gases
• Shrink carbon footprint and reduce out reliance on fossil fuels

EDUCATION

• The panels will be easily accessible for all Glen Lake students
• Adjust tilt of panels to get optimal energy
• Learn about seasonal changes
• Use data for energy units in science and math classes
• Solar + Next Generation Science Standards + STEM learning
• Problem solve: Research to continually improve the system.
• Gain information about renewable energy at a young age
• Better understand the environmental impacts of traditional energy later in life.
• Develop a sense of smart resource use and environmental stewardship in students