In Pictures: Virginia Elementary School Adds 313 kW Rooftop Solar System, Projected to Save $581,000

Rooftop solar arrays like this one will power Preston Park Elementary School under a 25-year agreement with Secure Solar Futures.

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The Preston Park project reflects a growing trend of pairing rooftop solar with occupied buildings to cut long-term energy costs.

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Distributed rooftop solar helps schools and homeowners alike offset a significant share of their annual electricity demand.

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The 313-kilowatt system is projected to offset 67% of the school's annual electricity use.

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Solar installations on occupied buildings require careful planning to integrate with existing roof structures.

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Secure Solar Futures will fund and install the array at no upfront cost to the Roanoke school division.

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The agreement is expected to deliver $581,000 in net avoided energy costs over its 25-year term.

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Rooftop solar adoption continues to expand across school, residential and urban buildings worldwide.

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Projects like Preston Park's demonstrate how solar can lower operating costs while supporting cleaner energy.

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