The solar plant on the roof of the German School Shanghai was installed within the program "Solar Roofs on German Schools and Institutions Abroad", coordinated by the German Energy Agency located in Berlin. 

The program aims to promote solar technology internationally and to facilitate access to new renewable energy markets for the participating companies. By selecting special locations for the solar power plants the dena wants to give the broad public an understanding of the advantages of using renewable energy sources. The German School Shanghai where the plant is installed allows to demonstrate the possibilities of solar power with public appeal - which leads to the name "Lighthouse Projects" for this dena program. The project combines the installation of demonstration and reference facilities with marketing and training activities. In addition to the plant installation, specific actions will be taken in order to increase the interest in renewable energy sources and the project's public effectiveness. Informations on using solar technology will be spread by media, website, trainings and printed brochures.