Five businesses joined in a project to install a solar-powered charging station at West Middle School in Grand Junction.

Alpine Bank, Capco, High Noon Solar, Reynolds Polymer and West Star Aviation partnered with Mesa County School District 51 in the project. The Western Colorado Community Foundation Conservation, Outdoor Recreation and Environment Fund provided $3,000.

Located in an outdoor commons area, the station enables to students to charge cell phones and other devices using electricity generated by solar panels. 

“We put great emphasis on these local community projects and value our involvement with each and everyone, while also improving our impact on the environment,” said Kraig Meyer, director of environment, health and safety at the West Star Aviation facility in Grand Junction.