Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Board Member District III | Gwinnett County Public Schools
Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Board Member District III | Gwinnett County Public Schools
Students at Baggett Elementary School will soon experience renewable energy firsthand with a new solar panel system installed on campus. This initiative is part of the school's efforts to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into its curriculum.
The school collaborated with Better Tomorrow Solar and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful to implement this project. Principal Mitch Green expressed enthusiasm about the educational benefits for students. “Although the system will reduce electricity costs by offsetting the school’s reliance on the power grid, the primary focus is education. This hands-on approach will allow students to learn about renewable energy in a way that connects directly to their science and technology lessons,” Green stated.
A specially designed application will enable students to analyze how the panels generate power based on factors like sunlight during different times of day, weather patterns, and seasonal changes. The solar panel installation aligns with Baggett Elementary's mission to prepare students for a rapidly changing world by integrating sustainability and technology into everyday learning.
Kristin Luthi, Gwinnett County Public Schools K-5 Science Director, noted that this project mirrors a growing trend in education using renewable energy as both an economic measure and an educational tool. “This project exemplifies the innovative and forward-thinking approach we strive for in our schools,” Luthi said. “By integrating renewable energy systems like these into the classroom, we’re giving students a unique opportunity to connect scientific concepts with real-world applications. It’s exciting to see how this initiative will inspire curiosity and deepen their understanding of sustainability and STEAM principles."
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