solar array provides school 40 percent of its electrical needs
Islesboro Central School celebrates completion of solar array
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 9:30am
Islesboro Central School fifth grade student Jaykob Zolllman flips the switch at a ceremony Oct. 9. (Courtesy Charles Hamm)
Standing with the solar array are, from left, Dick Cilley (Islesboro Central School Director of Facilities), Charles Hamm (Islesboro Central School Head of School) and TL Tutor (ReVision Owner). (Courtesy Charles Hamm)
A group picture of attendees at the Oct. 9 ceremony. (Courtesy Charles Hamm)
ISLESBORO — Islesboro Central School celebrated the completion of its solar array with a “Flip the Switch” ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The solar array, installed by ReVision Energy, will provide the island school with 40 percent of its electrical needs.
At the community ceremony, fifth grade student Jaykob Zollman flipped the switch towards a more fuel efficient school.
The school’s curriculum includes a strong focus on best practices regarding sustainability, according to a press release.
“The solar array is a welcome source of study for students, shrinks the school's carbon footprint, and takes advantage of clean, renewable energy,” said Islesboro Head of School Charles Hamm.
