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Irving Middle School partners with OGE to become one of three Schools Renewable Energy Pilot sites.
The three year study will demonstrate the capability of renewable energy technology to deliver overall value to the school/education segment.
Norman Public Schools is excited to share the addition of an agrivoltaic system to the solar outdoor classroom at Irving Middle School. The agrivoltaic system is being donated to Irving through a partnership with Oklahoma General Electric. When OGE learned about the solar classroom project at Irving, it became obvious that the site would be perfect for the schools renewable energy pilot they were preparing to launch in 2022. Specifically, this demonstration pilot will seek to test several combinations of technologies, rates, funding sources, and applications. It will also assess how solar and energy storage technologies can reduce peak demand, provide clean energy, reduce energy waste, realize societal benefits, and lower operating costs.
You can view pictures from the Agrivoltaic Ground Breaking Ceremony which was held on January 5th 2023, see the installation design, and links to news coverage focused on the OGE/Irving partnership when you continue scrolling down this page.
Students for Solar Club members, past and present, gathering in the library before the ceremony.
Shovels lined up ready to make the groundbreaking official.
Students for Solar Club members signing thank you banners for OGE and guests.
EightTwenty AgriVoltaic Design
EightTwenty AgriVoltaic Design
The OGE Agrivoltaic System will be the first in the nation installed at a public school. It will offset 2% of Irving's annual energy comsumption.
EightTwenty AgriVoltaic Design
EightTwenty AgriVoltaic Design
By offsetting just 2% of Irving's annual energy consumption, the school can save $163,000 over 30 years.
Press Coverage of the OGE/Irving Middle School Partnership
and Groundbreaking Ceremony
You can help us reach our goal!
You can help us reach our goal!
Your tax deductible donation to our fund raiser and/or sponsorship drive will help us install solar panels at our school! Click here to make a donation.
Thank you supporters!
Thank you supporters!
Our sponsors have raised a combined $101,500.
Our sponsors have raised a combined $101,500.
Please contribute so we can expand our solar installation and direct more money to our classrooms.
Please contribute so we can expand our solar installation and direct more money to our classrooms.
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