10 Innovative Solar Design Ideas For Schools & Campuses

Lumos Solar powering K-12 Schools and College Campuses with innovative Solar Design

Ideal for outdoor classrooms or anywhere shade and charging is needed – student centersentrancesparking lotslibrariescafes, sports fields and more.

On-campus solar powered structures are helping schools, colleges and universities transition to the “new normal” by creating safe, comfortable and functional outdoor spaces while providing clean, renewable energy. Our architecturally designed award-winning Solar Modules and Structures have been used by schools, colleges, and university campuses across North America to provide shade, seating, charging and solar power to reduce energy costs.

Solar canopy with Lumos Solar LSX Modules covering outdoor seating area on university campus.

All of our solar structures integrate our highest weather rated LSX and GSX Solar Modules and are built with state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing, giving you unbeatable aesthetics, functionality and durability. From large scale, custom designed solar awnings and canopies to bus shelters and standalone solar powered charging tables, Lumos Solar can take your design concept to reality. Whether a new build or retro-fit, if you can imagine it, Lumos Solar can make it happen!

Contact us to get more information, discuss your project or get a free quote.


Lumos Solar Projects On College and University Campuses

Lumos Solar has partnered on Solar Projects across the United States and Canada including San Diego State University  University of UtahUniversity of Alberta, Hawai’i Preparatory Academy,  Nueva High School  Colorado College,Lower Columbia College and University of California Irvine

See all of our Education Solar Projects


SolarZone Solar Charging Table for Outdoor Classrooms

As a first-of-its-kind, customizable, shaded seating area with solar charging capabilities, the SolarZone was designed in response to the global pandemic, providing a solution to social-distancing while still bringing people together safely.

SolarZone Solar Charging Table with two people sitting at benches working on laptop computers.

The SolarZone Solar Charging workstation is perfect for creating a functional outdoor classroom space with shade, comfortable seating, wireless mobile charging, weatherproof outlets, LED lighting and Bluetooth monitoring. It can be installed anywhere and does not require foundations or underground electrical work, making set up easy and fast.

Learn more about using the SolarZone as an outdoor classroom solution.