Nolet Beach Resort
- Solar for Pool + Villas
- System Size: 20.70 kWp
- Completion: 10-Apr-2025
- Sta Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Project Summary
Beachfront resorts in Ilocos Sur face an engineering challenge that inland installations don’t. Salt mist, coastal winds, and seasonal typhoons demand a specification that goes beyond standard rooftop solar, at Nolet Beach Resort in Sta. Lucia, every component was selected and installed for the coastal environment: salt mist certified panels, typhoon-rated racking, and SMA Germany SB6.0 inverters proven across demanding Philippine conditions.
The result is a system with stunning ocean views that works as hard as it looks good. Sunova Solar bifacial modules generate clean power across pool operations, villa air conditioning, kitchens, and event spaces, monitored continuously via SMA ennexOS.
For a resort where guest experience depends on uninterrupted power and the management is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, solar was the logical choice. The 3.8-year payback makes the financial case straightforward. The coastal engineering makes the long-term reliability case equally clear.
For tourism and hospitality businesses operating in exposed coastal locations, commercial solar installation specified for the actual environment delivers results that a generic specification simply cannot guarantee.
System Performance
- System Size: 20.70 kWp
- Annual Generation: 30,533 kWh
- Day Peak Load: 17.60 kW
- Payback/ROI: 3.8 years
Financial Impact
- Daily Savings: ₱933
- Monthly Savings: ₱27,988
- Annual Savings: ₱335,858
- Lifetime Savings: ₱8,655,771
Technology Partners
- Inverters: SMA Germany SB6.0 x 3
- Modules: Sunova Solar Bifacial
- Monitoring and Control: SMA ennexOS / Sunny Portal
Sustainability Impact
- TREES Planted Lifetime: 1,008
- CO₂ Lifetime: 427 tons
- Houses Powered Annually: 13











