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14th September 2011

Negril Jamaica in Hot Water!

Posted by on 2011-09-14 13:40:24 MST

Congratulations to John Vosika and his fine team for finishing the recent hotel solar hot water installation in Negril Jamaica. It was hard duty but someone had to do ! Trapped in Paradise on the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean with the bountiful quantities of solar energy beaming down on them, they handily put to work over 20 PV80 packaged solar systems to provide hot water for the guest rooms as well as the restaurant and central laundry facility. These systems utilized Solar Development's SD7CRW collector models which are among the topped performing collectors ever tested in Florida and have a proven record of very long term durability and service in the demanding solar and salt air environment of Florida and the Caribbean .Just how tough was their working environment? Well here it is and hope you can bear it but the hotel is nestled within the foliage of Negril's famous 7-mile beach, with its fine sugar white sand and warm pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea. Both the beauty and tranquility of Jamaica inspired CocoLaPalm's distinctive, octagonal architecture with its open courtyards, large courtyard swimming pool, beach front pool, and extra large whirlpool hot tub hidden from outside view by our lush tropical gardens. CocoLaPalm is one of life's rare pleasures and the ultimate relaxation vacation. It's kick-off-your-shoes and leave those everyday-problems behind. Eat, drink and be merry, laugh and love, party and play; yes, that is what CocoLaPalm is all about. So with the SD7 collectors from SDI, the hotel and its guest were able to leave one more everyday-problem behind. But it sure makes me wonder how they ever got the job completed on time. CONGRATULATIONS!


Since 1974 Solar Development Inc. has been manufacturing the finest quality solar heating systems made in the U.S.A. As a United States's premier manufacturer, we have over 25 collectors and systems rated at FSEC and SRCC, with some of the highest ratings of any Flat Plate Collector manufactured in the U.S. These are just a few reasons we are the best.

Our Sunstar and Pacemaker systems are time-proven water heating systems with impressive performance ratings. They are an excellent choice for the home and small business. If you are interested in a quality, dependable glass-glazed solar system, try a Solar Development Inc. system.

Throughout our history, Solar Development has consistently moved the performance and cost effectiveness of solar applications forward. We have received numerous patents and several honors and awards from DOE, NREL, and the state of Florida. We look forward to providing you with the best performing and most durable systems available on the market today.


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