St. Teresa’s Primary School in Lurgan is celebrating the upcoming restoration of its solar energy system following vital financial support from Action Renewables, which will enable the repair of a long-standing inverter fault that has left the school’s solar panels non-operational for eight years.

The school’s rooftop solar panels were originally installed to help reduce energy costs and promote environmental awareness among pupils. However, a failed inverter meant the system was unable to generate electricity, preventing the school from realising both the financial savings and environmental benefits. With rising energy costs placing additional pressure on school budgets, restoring the system became an important priority.

Thanks to funding from Action Renewables, the faulty inverter will now be replaced, allowing the solar array to return to full operation. The repaired system is expected to significantly reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and provide a valuable learning resource for pupils to understand renewable energy in action.

Principal Mr Kearney of St. Teresa’s Primary School said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Action Renewables for their support in helping us bring our solar panels back to life. The system has been inactive for many years, so seeing progress towards restoring it is a huge boost for our school. This will not only help reduce our energy bills but also support our commitment to sustainability and give our pupils a real-world example of renewable energy.”

Action Renewables highlighted the importance of supporting schools to maximise the value of existing renewable technologies. Their contribution will help support the fixing of the long-standing inverter issue, enabling St. Teresa’s Primary School to benefit from renewable generation once again, improving energy resilience and reducing environmental impact.

The project also reinforces the school’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, with plans to incorporate solar generation data into classroom activities once the system is fully operational, helping pupils learn about climate action, energy efficiency, and the role of renewables in building a more sustainable future.

Pictured outside St. Teresa’s Primary School in Lurgan from L-R: Mr Kearney (Principal), Catherine Magee (Friends of St Teresa’s), Lydia McKane and Lana Moore (Action Renewables), Neal Shanks (Chair of Action Renewables) and Miss Gildernew (P7 Teacher) with pupils from the school.

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