In Pictures: 1 in 7 US Students Now Attend Solar-Powered Schools, but Storage Lags

Electric vehicles charge at a solar-powered station, illustrating the infrastructure supporting renewable energy in schools.

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A solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles highlights the clean energy transition in education.

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Solar-equipped parking lots could become more common as schools adopt renewable energy, though storage remains limited.

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Hybrid vehicles like this one reflect the broader shift toward clean energy, mirroring the growth of solar in schools.

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A hybrid car charges outdoors, underscoring the need for battery storage to maximize solar energy use.

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Charging an electric vehicle demonstrates the potential for pairing solar panels with storage to power daily needs.

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The slow adoption of battery storage in schools contrasts with the rapid rise in solar installations.

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Close-up of an EV charging port shows the simple infrastructure that could complement solar-powered campuses.

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Outdoor EV charging stations, like this one, highlight the gap between solar generation and energy storage.

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