Hopkinton High School / Contoocook, NH

Hopkinton High School

“We have used it as the centerpiece for student projects, and will incorporate the science and technology of photovoltaics into the "Project Lead the Way" pre-engineering program at our school.”

Will Renauld, Science Teacher, Hopkinton High School

Hopkinton High School was one of the first schools to participate in the “Solar on Schools” program initiated by Alteris™ Renewables to demonstrate the educational, economic and environmental benefits that solar technologies offer schools and communities.Their 2kW PV solar system has been generating 2980 kw a year, reduces CO2 emissions by about two tons annually and has been integrated into the school’s science curriculum.

Installation Type Sloped Roof Solar Array
Location Contoocook, NH
Type of Panel Astropower AP-1206F 120W panels
Date Completed May 1999
Type of Inverter AES GC-1000
System Size 2.00 kW
Power Generated (annual) 70,187 kWh
PV Surface Area 185 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $400

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 58,375 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 272 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 63 driving miles

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  • We have used it as the centerpiece for student projects, and will incorporate the science and technology of photovoltaics into the "Project Lead the Way" pre-engineering program at our school.

    Will Renauld, Science Teacher, Hopkinton High School