ESRAG INITIATIVE
Million Solar Panel Challenge
Empowering Rotarians to combat climate change, reduce energy costs, and collectively offset millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions, all while leading the way towards a sustainable future.
WHAT IS IT?
Fighting climate change one solar panel at a time.
The Million Solar Panels initiative is a campaign to encourage Rotarians to purchase solar panels in order to impact climate change and at the same time reduce their power bills. The rapid transition to Renewable Energy is needed to stop a Climate Crisis. We can wait for our governments to take action or Rotarians can lead the way.
Did you know that if every Rotarian installed one (400 watt) solar panel this would:
Be equivalent to planting 14 million mature trees;
Save >$5 billion dollars in electricity bills;
Stop > 10 million tonnes of CO2 being released.
MILLION SOLAR PANELS
Rotarians Deploy Solar Panels
Rotarians’ response to the challenge of Planting a Million Trees was inspiring. “Planting” solar panels has an even greater positive impact on our environment.
How to get involved?
- Encourage Rotarians to invest in solar panels for themselves or for others.
- Document how many solar panels Rotarians have already purchased.
- Encourage Rotary Clubs to become Climate friendly and invest in solar to offset their carbon footprint.
- Educate neighbors about the advantages of renewable energy.
- When 1.4 million Rotarians act together they can lead the world to a brighter future.
A Million Solar Panels Map:
INITIATIVE
FAQ
Q. I subscribe to Community Solar, can I claim to have purchased solar panels?
A: You absolutely have invested in solar and should document this here.
Q. If I have contributed to the purchase and/or installation of solar panels for a nonprofit organization can I claim those panels?
A. Yes, please document all of the solar panels you have ever helped fund.
Q. When adding my solar panels to the form, can I include those panels I put on my business building?
A. Yes, please include every panel.
Q. I added 20 solar panels to my roof in 2018. Do I add these panels?
A. Yes, please list any panels you have ever installed.
Solar Resources
Make an Impact
As we move forward with the MSPC, we will fund the purchase of solar installations for disadvantaged individuals and communities.
Habitat Solar
Magnify the benefits of solar by partnering with your local Habitat affiliate to put solar on the home of a low income family. Solar is the gift that keeps on giving for 30 years.
Renewable Energy Taskforce
To encourage, educate and offer support for those involved in renewable energy projects worldwide.
MILLION SOLAR PANELS
Educational Information
Tiny solar lamps spotlight the urgency of energy transition
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Solar Light Campaign striving to Leave Noone Behind Buffalo, NY, September, 2024: Founded by American Rotarian Sarah Baird, a small nonprofit is leveraging $15 solar lights into a campaign to convince global stakeholders to...
Great News! Reusing solar panels counts towards million solar panel goal
By Elizabeth Henke, MD, Lead, Million Solar Panel Campaign Reusing older solar panels qualifies for ESRAG’s Million Solar Panel Challenge. Rotarians and Rotaractors: whether you buy new or used solar panels for yourself or those less fortunate, please log your solar...
Solarizing two small homes yields giant impact
Making solar energy available to new homeowners will reduce monthly expenses for low-income families, reduce air pollution, and decrease carbon emissions.
Let’s get to a million.
Tell us how many solar panels you or your club have already installed.
We will highlight how many solar panels Rotarians have already purchased for themselves or others and so encourage more deployment of solar across the globe.
