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We Share Solar is inviting middle school and high school
science educators in Minnesota to join the Solar Suitcase
program. Learning will focus on the engineering design process
and solar electricity. Each school will receive a set of 10 Solar
Suitcase Learning Kits.

By participating in the We Share Solar program, you contribute
to the delivery of a Solar Suitcase to a community in East Africa
providing reliable light and power. There are opportunities
within the equipment to learn more about global energy access.
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FOR

MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN MINNESOTA
SOLAR SUITCASE PROGRAM 2025-2026

WE SHARE SOLAR®
Equipping teachers to educate and inspire the next generation of Solar SolutionariesTM.
Our program offers a Project-based Learning experience with engaging hands-on lessons and optional
extension activities, cultivating student interest in clean energy and real-world challenges, inspiring them to
become effective global change-makers.
THE OPPORTUNITY

MORE INFORMATION
Watch this video about the We Share Solar Program
Find out about the impact of deployed Solar Suitcases in Samburu, Kenya
Contact Anna Gomberg (Senior Program Manager for Solar Education) with any questions: anna@wecaresolar.org 

INTERESTED?
Submit an interest form. We will be accepting teachers on a rolling basis.
If accessing school or district funds to cover the equipment fee is not possible, please complete this form to
be considered for financial aid after completing the interest form
A two day in person training will be held at
Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th 2025
8am - 5pm each day
An equipment fee of $400 per school covers all resources and spots for up to two teachers on the training.
Individual teachers will receive a $200 stipend on completion of the in-class program and a teacher
feedback survey.

Sixteen Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available from the Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence. Contact Jason Bruns jason.bruns@mnsu.edu 

Website: www.wesharesolar.org