Indiana

Solar Efficiency Rank: #36 in the nation (1,199 MWh/year*)

Number of schools in state: 2,551

Solar Total Output Rank: #19 in the nation (3,059 GWh/year* and 1.9% of Total US Output potential)

* Calculations assume that schools install a 1 MWp solar array

Average Solar Potential, by Zip Code

Hover over each zip-code to see the Photo-Voltaic Output (PVOUT) in KWh/year, a measure of the electrical energy generated, of a 1 MWp solar panel array installed in a school within that zip code. 

Dark-red colored zip codes have higher PVOUT values and correlate to ideal regions for solar panels. These regions often have higher elevation, more exposure to sunlight, and latitude values closer to the equator. Solar arrays in these locations will outperform those placed in yellow or orange colored zip codes. 

Number of Schools, by Zip Code

Hover over each zip-code to see the number of local schools in that region. Dense population centers (like cities) have smaller land-area and higher number of schools in each zip code. 

Total Solar Potential, by Zip Code

Hover over each zip-code to see the total Photo-Voltaic Output (PVOUT) in KWh/year, a measure of the electrical energy generated, of 1 MWp solar panel arrays installed at every school in that zip code. 

Areas with higher density of population, and therefore a larger number of schools, will show up as dark-red on the map. As decisions to “go solar” are often made by local school boards, communities in these regions can make an outsized impact. 

Top 10 Schools in the State

Schools are sorted by solar potential. The schools below are the best candidates in the state for installing (or expanding) solar panel arrays:

Rank School Address Solar Potential
(MWh/year)
1FARMERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4065 HWY 69 S
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
1265.57
2WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1105 W 4TH ST
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
1261.77
3MARRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9201 HWY 62 E
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
1261.23
4MOUNT VERNON JR HIGH SCHOOL701 TILE FACTORY RD
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
1260.23
5ST MATTHEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL401 MULBERRY ST
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
1260.09
6DELAWARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL700 N GARVIN ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47711
1259.97
7NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL63 W FLETCHALL AVE
POSEYVILLE, IN 47633
1259.83
8GLENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY901 SWEETSER AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47713
1259.18
9EVANSVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL111 E VIRGINIA ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47711
1259.13
10LINCOLN SCHOOL635 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47713
1259.13