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Solar Power Potential in NC Schools | Raleigh News
North Carolina schools could generate enough solar power to fuel 150,000 homes yearly—Wake County leads the pack. But going solar isn’t a guaranteed win: high upfront costs, aging roofs, and utility rate structures that penalize peak usage make savings tricky. Schools use lots of power during daylight hours, but solar output often peaks when demand dips. Worse, NC bans third-party power purchase agreements—a common, cost-saving model nationwide. Experts urge policy fixes: solar grants, legalizing third-party deals, smarter utility rates, and funding for roof upgrades as electricity prices…
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