Well, rain or storm should not bother solar panels, that is good quality solar panels, much.
A high quality solar panel should easily withstand rains for 25 years, and even longer.
Some of the components of the solar panel, especially the outer glass and the backsheet, are provided specifically to provide protection from rain and other natural elements.
While hailstorms could damage some type of solar panels, the likelihood is very rare in case high quality panels are opted for. Top solar panel manufacturers are pretty aware of the danger hailstorms present to their products and hence opt for a toughened glass surface for their panels. Usually, high quality panels are so designed to withstand even the direct impact of hail up to one-inch in diameter.
The qualifying term here is “high quality”. Manufacturers of high quality solar panels ensure that they purchase the best and the proven materials especially for the glass on top and the backsheet at the bottom. The backsheet especially is given little thought, but this layer can play a significant role in keeping the solar panels healthy and productive for 25 years.
Another specific parameter you should look for while choosing solar panels that can withstand rain and snow is the Ingress Protection factor for the module junction box. This factor determines how much the junction box is protected against water seeping into it during rains and from snow.
A low IP rating might now augur well for your panels during rains, flood and snow.
There are times that the snow may pile up on your roof and solar panels. If you need to remove the snow from your roof because you’re concerned about the weight and how long it will take to melt, you might want to hire a professional to remove it.
You Might Want to Check Out these Questions Too on Risks & Warranties
- How Much Do I Stand to Lose If I Choose a Poor Quality Solar Panel?-Here
- Have there been Real Life Failures of Solar Panels within a Few Years after Installation?-Here
- Can Solar Panels Withstand Hailstorms?-Here
- Can Solar Panels be Damaged by Floods?-Here
- What Happens if the Solar Panel Manufacturer Goes Out of Business?-Here
- What Warranties Should I Look for While Purchasing Solar Panels?-Here
- What Happens if there are Bird Droppings on Solar Panels?-Here
- What Happens if Heavy Objects Fall on Solar Panels?-Here
- What Happens if Someone Accidentally Walks on Solar Panels?-Here
- What is PID (performance induced degradation) of a Solar Panel?-Here
- How Can I Protect Solar Panels Against Monkeys and Other Animals?-Here
- What All Can Go Wrong with Solar Panels?-Here
- What Types of Insurance are Available for Solar Panels?-Here
- What is the Shading of Solar Panels all About? What are Its Implications?-Here
- What are Light Induced Defects in Solar Cells?-Here
- What is a Solar Module Derate Factor?-Here
- If a Cell in a Solar Panel Doesn’t Work, Does It Affect Generation from Other Cells?-Here
EVALUATION PARAMETERS
Pingback: Have there been Real Life Failures of Solar Panels within a Few Years after Installation? - Solar Mango – #1 guide for solar
Pingback: What Happens if the Solar Panel Manufacturer Goes Out of Business? - Solar Mango – #1 guide for solar
Pingback: What Happens if there are Bird Droppings on Solar Panels? - Solar Mango – #1 guide for solar
Pingback: What Happens if Someone Accidentally Walks on Solar Panels? - Solar Mango – #1 guide for solar