Malden Catholic High School Installs 476 kW Solar PV System through Partnership with Solect Energy

Malden Catholic High School, an all-boys college preparatory school founded in 1932 and sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, has partnered with Solect Energy of Hopkinton, MA to install a 476 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system on the roof of its Malden campus. The solar array is expected to cover a significant portion of the company’s annual electricity use, and stabilize their costs to protect against future rate hikes.

In addition to providing a challenging curriculum, championship caliber athletics, and a variety of activities, Malden Catholic High School consistently espouses the values instilled in their student body throughout the organization’s decision making process.

“We feel an obligation to our families, our donors and our community to act responsibly,” explained Thomas Doherty, Malden Catholic Headmaster. “Installing solar has both environmental and financial benefits.”

Malden Catholic High School entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Solect to build the array. Under the program, Solect owns and operates the solar array, and sells the power generated back to the organization at a reduced, fixed rate for a period of 20 years. The agreement not only stabilizes the school’s energy costs, but provides the energy at a lower rate through an environmentally responsible source.

“Solar is environmentally effective, enabling us to be a good steward of natural resources and reduce Malden Catholic’s carbon footprint. Solar is also cost-effective, enabling us to be a good steward of the financial resources we receive through tuition payments and through donations to the school,” Doherty continued. “From every angle, it’s the right thing to do.”

“It was a pleasure partnering with Malden Catholic High School on a PPA program to bring affordable clean energy to the school” said Craig Huntley Partner at Solect, “They provide an outstanding service to the youth enrolled there, and we are thrilled to play a part in contributing to their success.”

In addition to their solar installation, Malden Catholic is dedicated to a thorough recycling program, and has recently converted to more energy efficient lighting to ensure a more efficient campus. Additionally, they have converted from print to digital marketing to support the school’s initiatives while minimizing their environmental impact. The school has made strides in advancing environmental awareness and responsibility and felt solar from Solect is the next logical step.