The Children's School In La Jolla Converts To Solar

SAN DIEGO, CA — The Children's School in La Jolla has fully converted to solar.

With the help of BVI Solar, the school went live in July, and is the only private school in the county that meets 100 percent of its electrical needs via solar, according to the school.

"This project not only benefits the school, but benefits the greater community by reducing carbon waste," said John Fowler, who serves as head of school. "It also serves as a working example for our students as to how anyone can reduce climate change."

The Children's School, which serves toddlers through eighth graders, was originally at 25 percent of its net consumption. BVI added enough new panels and inverters to increase capacity four times. Now, the school at 2225 Torrey Pines Lane has a total of 160 panels.