More central Wisconsin schools are going solar

EAGLE RIVER, WIS. (WSAW) Three schools in central Wisconsin are installing solar energy systems this week. The projects coincide with a statewide trend that ranks Wisconsin 9th in the nation for the number of schools with onsite solar systems.

Crews are currently installing large solar panel arrays at Northland Pines High School and Eagle River Elementary School in Eagle River, along with Land O` Lakes Elementary School. The schools join more than 140 other schools in the state using solar energy to produce clean, renewable energy, save money and teach kids lessons about energy...