Photovoltaic solar panel systems Montserrat

Who installed the solar PV system in Montserrat?

The solar PV system was successfully installed and commissioned by the Salt Energy Company and handed over to the Government of Montserrat in March of 2019. The units were installed on three buildings; MCW workshop, the Brades power Station and the Factory Shell Buildings commonly referred to as the Montobacco building.

Why do we need solar panels in Montserrat?

The use of Solar Panels meets one of the Governments priority needs which is to improve energy security by slowly transitioning to renewable energy. The incorporation of Solar into the Grid on Montserrat, resulted in a 13% renewable energy input on the grid, which is 3% above the European Union’s key performance indicator (KPI) of 10% .

Where were solar panels installed?

The units were installed on three buildings; MCW workshop, the Brades power Station and the Factory Shell Buildings commonly referred to as the Montobacco building. The use of Solar Panels meets one of the Governments priority needs which is to improve energy security by slowly transitioning to renewable energy.

Why should Montserrat buy a new electric vehicle?

The purchase of the vehicle supports the Government’s aim to promote the development of electric, hybrid electric and advance vehicle technologies for Montserrat. A pilot project was commissioned to review the performance of the technology under local conditions and get feedback of driver’s acceptability.