Activities
Rooftop solar power plants at our partner primary schools, with whom we are building a more sustainable future for our country through joint projects, have received a valuable addition: solar monitoring dashboards displaying real-time data from the solar installations on their roofs. This enhancement further highlights their potential as an educational tool, helping students learn about the benefits of harnessing locally available renewable energy directly from building rooftops.
Television screens have been installed in school hallways, displaying an easy-to-understand information system that provides real-time insights into the operation of the school’s solar power plant. Students, teachers, and visitors can see how the school generates and uses electricity, making the transition to clean energy both visible and educational.
A dedicated section of the solar monitoring dashboard showcases the environmental benefits of generating and using electricity from a renewable energy source – the Sun. Particular attention is given to the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, highlighting the amount of emissions avoided through clean energy generation. These environmental benefits are illustrated through easy-to-understand equivalents, including the number of trees required to absorb the same amount of CO₂ and the quantities of coal and other fossil fuels saved.
One of the most engaging features for students is a comparison that brings the value of the energy generated on their school roof to life. The dashboard shows how many times an electric vehicle could travel around the Earth using the electricity produced by the school’s solar power plant, helping young learners better understand the real-world impact of renewable energy.
The display also presents key technical information, such as the number of solar panels installed and the total capacity of the solar power system. By doing so, students and other visitors gain a practical understanding of the relationship between a solar installation’s capacity and electricity demand, helping them relate these concepts to the energy needs of their own homes.
The visual presentation of the solar power plant’s operation is enhanced with interactive graphics and energy-flow indicators that make it easier to understand how electricity is generated and used. The dashboard also highlights the economic benefits of on-site renewable energy generation, showing the financial savings achieved and the estimated value of the electricity produced since the system was commissioned.
In addition, users can observe the direct impact of weather conditions on solar energy production through real-time weather data and a five-day forecast, providing valuable insight into how environmental factors influence the performance of solar power systems.
We have further enriched the display with visuals of the flora and fauna characteristic of the Cetina region, drawing attention not only to renewable energy but also to the rich biodiversity of the natural environment in which these schools operate. These nature-focused visuals alternate with real-time solar energy data, making the display more engaging and attractive for everyday viewing.
Above all, this feature reflects our broader mission: to preserve, protect, and restore the natural environments surrounding our renewable energy projects, while promoting greater awareness of the interconnectedness between clean energy and nature conservation.
The solar monitoring dashboard was designed and developed by electrical engineer Boris Kovačević. Initiated by our company, the system has been donated to participating schools as a complementary educational feature accompanying the rooftop solar power installations.
This donation initiative, and the successful collaboration it fosters with local primary schools, is supported by our wind energy projects in the Trilj and Dicmo region: the Kamensko–Voštane Wind Farm and the Visoka–Zelovo Wind Farm.
