Jerudong International School (JIS) on Tuesday became Brunei’s first school to undertake a major solar installation and integrate a comprehensive solar energy system, according to a press release.
The school installed over 600 solar panels, expected to produce nearly 600,000 KWh of energy annually. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint and promote renewable energy usage within the JIS campus community.
The solar panels are strategically placed on the roofs of several key buildings: 99 panels on the eLearning Centre (eLC), 88 panels on the lecture theatre (LEC), 88 panels on the D&T Block (Q Block), and 336 panels on the Sports Complex. With the support of Berakas Power Company Sdn Bhd and Serikandi Group of Companies, the school is utilising a highly efficient solar PV system with an expected lifespan of 25 years, ensuring long-term benefits for the school.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin