Solar Schoolhouse is a K-12 energy educational program under development by The Rahus Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Solar Schoolhouse Program uses the Sun as a starting point for teaching about energy resources, conservation, and other energy topics. A series of hands-on energy exercises provide a lasting impression with students and lead to a greater interest in math & science subjects and energy conservation. Lesson plans are designed to match California State subject standards. The program offers resource kits which include: solar (photovoltaic) panels, electric metering lab console (volt/amp meters, fans, pumps, lights, motors), hand cranked generator, fuel cell, kWh plug meter, books, videos, and CDs.

The program is helping to install small 1 kW Photovoltaic (PV) systems at your school. Pre-engineered kits are available, at preferred pricing. The grid-tied solar electric systems produce power which goes directly into the school and reduces the amount of electricity purchased from the local utility. A data collection system records power production, and can be used for classroom analysis exercises. As more schools install these PV systems, students can compare the performance of their system to others around the nation via the solarschoolhouse.org website.

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