<h1>Legal checklist for public-private solar Smart Model Schools: procurement, asset ownership, compliance, data protection, liability and funding rules</h1> A non-profit rural development trust and a corporate foundation partnered with a state education department to convert a government senior secondary school into a solar-powered 'Smart Model School,' supplying solar generation, battery backup, interactive digital equipment, connectivity, learning content and teacher training. The project expands across multiple schools and states, involving public-private collaboration, donor funding, and infrastructure installed on public premises. Key legal considerations include procurement and grant agreements, compliance with education and energy regulations, asset ownership and maintenance responsibilities, data protection for digital learning, disclosure and charitable-fund usage rules, and liability/insurance for installed systems.