风暴中的太阳能 III：飓风暴露下弹性地面光伏系统的最新最佳实践

Failed solar installationon Carriacou, Grenada,in July 2025.Photo courtesyChristopher Burgess, RMI. “Robust solar abundancy coupled with annual hurricane vulnerabilityis a reality the USVI must grapple with in order to holistically relievethe energy burdens inherent to our historically fossil fuel dependentpower system. As we lean further into solar becoming the backboneof our centralized and decentralized energy systems, it’s imperativethat Category 5 resilient installation standards are upheld. Buildingsolar systems to withstand the inevitable hurricane, ensures the ‘bluesky’ operational benefits of solar continue to support our communityespecially after the darkest of days.”— Kyle Fleming, Director of the US Virgin Islands Energy Office About RMIRocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1982 that transformsglobal energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energyfuture for all. In collaboration with businesses, policymakers, funders, communities, and other partners,RMI drives investment to scale clean energy solutions, reduce energy waste, and boost access to affordableclean energy in ways that enhance security, strengthen the economy, and improve people’s livelihoods. RMIis active in over 60 countries.Authors and AcknowledgmentsAuthorsChristopher BurgessChris Needham,Azimuth Advisory ServicesFidel NeversonFrank Oudheusden,Azimuth Advisory ServicesAuthors listed alphabetically. All authors from RMI unless otherwise noted.ContributorsMicheal Vance,Asante EnergyColleen O’Brien,Underwriters Laboratories (UL)Andrew Richards,Lightwork Power CaribbeanKyle Fleming,Virgin Islands Energy OfficeContactsChristopher Burgess,cburgess@rmi.orgCopyrights and CitationChristopher Burgess, Frank Oudheusden, Chris Needham, and Fidel Neverson,Solar Under Storm III:Updated best practices for resilient ground-mount PV systems with hurricane exposure, RMI, 2025,https://rmi.org/insight/solar-under-storm.RMI values collaboration and aims to accelerate the energy transition through sharing knowledge andinsights. We therefore allow interested parties to reference, share, and cite our work through the CreativeCommons CC BY-SA 4.0 license.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.Cover photo of failed solar installation on Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, July 2025,courtesy Frank Oudheusden, Azimuth Advisory Services.All images from iStock unless otherwise noted. rmi.org/ 3Solar Under Storm III: Updated best practices for resilient ground-mount PV systems with hurricane exposure CARILECCaribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is an association of electric services, dealers,manufactures and other stakeholders operating in the electricity industry in the Caribbean region, Centraland South America, and globally. The CARILEC Secretariat endeavors to improve communication amongits members, providing technical information, training, capacity building, conference, and other services.The Secretariat plays a leading role in electric utility advocacy, growth, and sustainability in the Caribbeanregion and Central and South America.Global Solar CouncilThe Global Solar Council is the voice of the world’s solar PV industry representing corporate membersacross the value chain as well as national, regional and international associations to accelerate solardeployment globally. To fulfill our mission and vision, the GSC advocates for transformative policies,creates platforms for best practices and knowledge exchange, builds capacity and skills, and fostersnetwork building and collaboration that can unlock the benefits of solar PV around the world. PoweringGSC’s efforts are workstreams on critical challenges and topics that are essential to accelerate thesustainable and cost-effective deployment of solar in countries worldwide.Azimuth Advisory ServicesAzimuth Advisory Services (AAS) is an engineering partnership between Frank Oudheusden and ChristopherNeedham. With 39 years of combined experience in the solar industry, they’ve been consulting togethersince 2016 on projects ranging from commercial to large-scale utility plants. AAS provides venture capitalfirms, private equity investors, developers, insurers, and racking manufacturers with specialized servicesincluding technical due diligence, failure analysis, structural resiliency, and remediation planning. Theteam has also pioneered a number of technological innovations aimed at improving the reliability andresiliency of solar assets, particularly in high-risk environments across North America and the Caribbean. rmi.org/4Solar Under Storm III: Updated best practices for resilient ground-mount PV systems with hurricane exposure Asante EnergyAsante Energy is a specialized energy consultancy and project delivery firm focused on renewable energy,microgrids, and sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets. We support clients across the full projectlifecycle—from feasibility