Five myths keep Jamaican households paying JPS more than they should — and every one of them collapses against checkable numbers.
Myth 1: “Solar is only for rich people”
Complete installed systems start at J$522,000, payment plans spread the cost, and payback runs roughly 3–5 years at JPS rates historically equivalent to US$0.30–0.40/kWh. The rich buy comfort; solar buyers buy arithmetic.
Myth 2: “Hurricanes will rip the panels off”
Panels carry severe wind and impact certifications; storm failures happen at cheap mounting, not glass. Structure-anchored, torque-spec’d installations (BTECH standard) ride out storm season — our gallery is full of weathered proof.
Myth 3: “It needs constant expensive maintenance”
No fuel, no moving parts. A rinse a few times a year and a periodic inspection — the honest maintenance budget is a rounding error.
Myth 4: “Cloudy or rainy days mean no power”
Output drops, it does not vanish — and systems are sized with weather margin. Batteries (10–16kWh lithium) bridge the gaps; grid-tied homes lean on JPS for the rare shortfall.
Myth 5: “The government gives free solar panels”
No such national program exists. Real support = equipment tax concessions (already in shelf prices) and JPS net billing credits. Anyone charging a “grant registration fee” is running a scam.
FAQ
What is the most damaging myth?
The free-panels one — it makes households wait, paying JPS the whole time, for a program that never comes.
Where do I get non-myth numbers?
Free assessment at btechj.com/solarestimate or 876-777-5488 — every figure checkable.
