TESTING I CASE STUDY


Verifying potential


The solar and PV industries are a global venture and growth opportunities are to be found in areas that may not be as equipped with infrastructure and support than some companies are used to. It is vital that operators in emerging and developing regions have the capacity to provide evidence of product veracity to ensure good will and future growth. Advanced Seaward Solar PV recently helped Comet Systems in Anguilla set up a test verification programme to determine product shipped to the region met the expected standards before installation.


ADVANCED SEAWARD SOLAR PV test instrumentation is helping a successful Caribbean based reseller and installer of solar photovoltaic and thermal systems to verify the quality of PV modules and the performance of installations.


Comet Solar is an established solar installation company based in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. With some of the best beaches in the world, the local economy is largely focused on tourism and Comet has been successful in encouraging local


hotels, resorts, property owners and businesses to invest in solar systems as a means of helping to offset the effects of the economic downturn on tourism levels and rising energy costs.


Chris Mason, owner of Comet, explains: “Cost is very important to our customers and so we tend to look for PV modules at bargain prices. Without any subsidies or incentives and facing aggressive resistance from the utilities, solar has been a difficult sell. It is only because the cost of electricity is US$0.433 / kWh


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