The Osias Colleges Solar installation demonstrates how renewable energy can be integrated into complex educational institutions. The project was a multi-phase process of rolling out in multiple buildings on campus, each having varied tapping locations and meters. Designing the strings carefully, as well as the higher order of shading analysis, was necessary to have a reliable output in a roof that is highly technical. The system has become a significant source of electricity for the school during the day, without the added complexity, and it saves a substantial portion of the utility bills. Since the energy consumption of the campus would be based on a standard school schedule, the system was to be fully in line with the revised net metering regulations. The ROI period would be a little longer than that of a factory or cold storage location, but the rewards are obvious: sustainable energy, a reduction in expenses, and a long-term hedge against future tariff increases.