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For Sint Maarten homes, villas & resorts

NV GEBE charges around USD $0.30/kWh and Hurricane Irma (2017) destroyed an estimated 90% of buildings on the island. Solar with hurricane-grade mounting and battery backup means independence from both extreme weather and rate volatility. Sunchees ships CIF Pointe Blanche / Philipsburg.

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2009

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Caribbean market

Cat-5

Hurricane mounting

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Trilingual support

Post-Irma hurricane-hardened spec sheet Specificatie na Irma · Spesifikashon despues di Irma

Hurricane Irma (Sept 2017) hit Sint Maarten with sustained winds over 180 mph — among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Standard Caribbean mounting failed across the island. Sunchees uses post-Irma engineering as our minimum, not optional.

Why generic Caribbean mounting fails Sint Maarten conditions

Generic Caribbean spec

4 attachment points per panel
1/4" lag bolts into roof sheathing
Standard galvanized steel rails
Standard rail spacing
IP54 inverter housing
Untested above 130 mph wind

Sunchees Sint Maarten spec

6 attachment points per panel
- 5/16" through-bolts into rafters
Anodized 6063-T5 aluminum rails
15% reduced rail spacing for 180 mph rating
IP66 inverter in vented enclosure
Cat-5 wind certified mounting hardware

NV GEBE Net Billing — 4 steps to apply GEBE Net Billing aanvragen · Aplikashon GEBE

NV GEBE operates a Net Billing program for residential and commercial solar in Sint Maarten. Excess production credits at avoided-cost rate. Application typically takes 4-8 weeks from submission to interconnection approval.

Pre-application: site survey & system sizing

Document your roof, available solar area, and historical GEBE consumption (last 12 months of bills). Sunchees provides the technical packet GEBE requires — single-line diagram, equipment specs, mounting drawings.

Sunchees deliverable: full GEBE-compliant submission package

Submit Net Billing application to NV GEBE

Application includes: GEBE customer account number, property documents, electrical contractor details, system specifications. Application fee applies (verify current fee with GEBE).

Typical review time: 4-8 weeks

System installation & bi-directional meter installation

Once approved, your contractor installs the solar system. GEBE installs a bi-directional meter (replaces standard meter) to measure both grid imports and solar exports separately.

Installation: 3-7 days for residential; longer for commercial

Inspection & PTO (Permission to Operate)

GEBE engineer inspects the install and signs PTO. From this date you start receiving credits for excess production. Annual reconciliation by GEBE.

Total timeline from order to PTO: ~10-14 weeks

Best solar configurations for Sint Maarten

Three setups cover most properties — single-family homes, vacation rentals, and small resorts. All ship with hurricane-grade mounting as baseline (not optional).

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Off-Grid Villa

5 – 10 kW + battery. For vacation rentals or remote villas wanting full grid independence. Marine-grade hardware mandatory (5km coastline rule covers all of SXM).

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Hybrid Mainland

10 – 20 kW grid-tied with battery. NV GEBE Net Billing eligible. Cole Bay, Simpson Bay, Philipsburg residential. Survives Cat-5 hurricanes with proper mounting.

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Resort / Restaurant

30 – 100 kW. Hotels, dive shops, beach restaurants. Reduces GEBE bill 60-80%. Sustainability story for Booking.com / cruise tourism positioning.

What matters for solar in Sint Maarten

Hurricane risk: direct path

Sint Maarten sits in the main Atlantic hurricane corridor. Hurricane Irma (2017), Maria (2017), Luis (1995). Cat-5 mounting + reinforced rails are baseline, not optional.

Voltage: 110/220V split-phase (US-style)

NV GEBE supplies 110/220V split-phase, same standard as USVI, Bahamas, Jamaica, US. Easy inverter sourcing. Different from Saint-Martin (French side, 230V single-phase).

NV GEBE Net Billing program

Excess solar credited at avoided-cost rate. Application 4-8 weeks. Bi-directional meter installed by GEBE post-approval. Annual reconciliation.

Salt-air zone: entire island

All of Sint Maarten is within 3km of coastline. Marine-grade specs are baseline — anodized aluminum + IP66 inverters + tin-plated MC4 connectors + stainless 316 fasteners.

Caribbean & Sint Maarten solar guides

Region-wide solar reading applicable to Sint Maarten conditions. Country-specific articles will be added as published.

200 Amp solar system — Caribbean homeowner guide Sizing · 9 min read Is my house good for solar? Caribbean guide Site survey · 7 min read Hurricane-grade flat-roof PV mounting (case study) Installation · 8 min read Solar panels on metal roof: Caribbean guide Installation · 6 min read

Real Sunchees installations in the Caribbean region

Sint Maarten cases coming soon. Below are relevant Caribbean projects with similar conditions.

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10kW Hurricane-Grade · Caribbean CoastCat-5 mounting on flat-roof, similar exposure to Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten projects in deploymentHave a project in Sint Maarten? Reach out on WhatsApp — we'll publish completed cases here.

Typical Sint Maarten solar pricing

CIF Pointe Blanche / Philipsburg pricing. Includes hurricane-grade mounting + marine-grade hardware standard.

Size	Use case	Cost (USD)	Payback
5 kW	Small home / villa backup	$5,000 – $6,200	3-4 yrs
10 kW	Family home + AC + appliances	$7,500 – $9,000	3 yrs
20 kW	Vacation rental / small business	$15,500 – $17,500	2-3 yrs
50 kW	Hotel / resort / dive operator	$36,000 – $40,000	2-3 yrs

Pricing reflects Sunchees direct factory pricing + CIF + hurricane-grade upgrade. Local installation labor not included.

Why customers choose Sunchees

Since 2009, we've shipped solar systems from our 1,000 m² Foshan factory. Sint Maarten buyers get the same direct-from-manufacturer pricing, warranty, and engineering support.

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Founded 2009 · Foshan, China

1,000 m²

Owned manufacturing facility. Direct factory — not a trading agent.

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In-house inverter & lithium battery

100% compatible

No third-party brand mixing. Single point of warranty.

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System lifespan

25 years

Engineered for tropical climates. 5% liquidated damages on late delivery.

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Customer rating

100% 5-star

Across 200+ country deployments — residential, commercial, agriculture.

Delivery & production guarantees

1-10 sets sample order 5-7 working days
20-100 sets bulk 10-20 working days
Late delivery penalty 5% of contract
Production progress reports Dedicated PM

Warranty terms

Solar panels 10 years (free replacement)
Lithium battery 3 years
Inverter & charge controller 2 years
Combiner box 2 years

Customization & on-site service:OEM available · specify your preferred solar panel brand · custom solar AC + storage solutions · free engineer dispatch for systems 50kW and above · packaging matched to destination port.

Active markets in Caribbean & Latin America:Jamaica · Costa Rica · Guyana · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Trinidad & Tobago · Guam · Saipan — plus deployments across 200+ countries.

Frequently asked questions Veelgestelde vragen · Pregunta yama mas

How much does a hurricane-grade solar system cost in Sint Maarten?

A 10kW hybrid system with hurricane-rated mounting and battery typically costs USD $7,500-$9,000 turnkey CIF Pointe Blanche. Hurricane-grade upgrade (cat-5 mounting + reinforced rails) is included as standard for Sint Maarten orders.

Can solar panels survive another Hurricane Irma-strength storm?

Yes when properly installed. Sunchees Sint Maarten spec uses 6 attachment points per panel, 5/16" through-bolts into rafters (not just sheathing), anodized aluminum rails, and IP66 inverters in vented enclosures. This exceeds the 180 mph wind rating Irma reached.

Is Sint Maarten 110V split-phase or 230V single-phase?

NV GEBE supplies 110/220V split-phase to the Dutch side (Sint Maarten). The French side (Saint-Martin) uses 230V single-phase. This is critical — using the wrong inverter will damage appliances. Sunchees ships factory-configured for 110/220V split-phase for Dutch SXM orders.

How does the GEBE Net Billing process work?

Apply via NV GEBE with system specs and property documents. After 4-8 week review, GEBE installs a bi-directional meter and issues PTO. Excess solar production credits at avoided-cost rate (lower than retail). Annual reconciliation. Sunchees provides the GEBE-compliant technical packet.

How long does shipping from China to Sint Maarten take?

Sea freight CIF Pointe Blanche (Philipsburg) typically takes 32-40 days. Air freight 5-7 days at 4× cost. Sunchees handles all import documentation including ANG/USD invoicing.

Do you support Dutch, English, and Papiamento?

Yes — bilingual EN/NL technical staff for Sint Maarten orders. Papiamento support via written quotes. WhatsApp messaging in any of the three languages.

Get a Sint Maarten solar quote on WhatsApp

Tap below to chat with our solar specialist. We'll send you a sized system, hurricane-grade spec details, GEBE Net Billing application packet, and shipping ETA within 24 hours.

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Average response time under 30 minutes during Asia business hours. Send us your property location (Cole Bay / Philipsburg / Simpson Bay etc.), system size estimate, GEBE bill if available, and any photos of your roof — we'll size and price it.

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