Solar Microgrid for a Jamaican Dairy Facility Built To Withstand Category 4 Hurricanes

GES selected S-5! for its strong engineering reputation, its extensive testing and certifications, including Florida Product Approval (FPA) for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ)—a key indicator of performance in extreme wind conditions, and robust technical support. Early in the project, S-5! conducted a review of site-specific conditions, including roof geometry, exposure levels, building height and panel thickness.

Based on this analysis, S-5! developed a comprehensive engineering report detailing zones of the roof where additional attachment points were required to resist Category 4 hurricane conditions, including wind uplift resistance calculations, wind load zones and attachment spacing tailored to the roof profile.

The S-5! system proved to be an ideal solution. Its rail-less design reduced roof penetrations, helping to preserve watertightness and eliminate the risk of leaks. The streamlined installation process allowed the system to be deployed more quickly and safely than traditional racking systems, with application engineers onsite for support.

S-5!’s components offered reliability, third-party certifications and laboratory-tested performance, including 5,000+ individual load tests. With proven mechanical strength, ASTM E-2140 certified watertightness, and fast, secure installation, the system enabled GES to meet strict structural and environmental demands while reducing installation time.