Solar Panels: How Will They Survive In Bad Weather?
The most frequently question asked when planning to install solar panels is, "are they able to hold up to extreme weather conditions?" After all, snow and ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and hail damage regular roofs every year. Does it really make sense to install solar panels on a roof that has to withstand those kinds of weather extremes? Read on for some information to help you decide.
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It's understandable to be concerned about hail or wind damage to the glass that encapsulates the solar cells and allows them exposure to sunlight. But the the answer is to make sure that the solar panels you use are made with high impact tempered glass. Your panels must include glass panes that is able to stand up to sixty mile an hour storms and up to 3/4 " hail fall. Therefore they will normally withstand conditions that are similar to what your roofing material can handle.
Before your solar panels are installed, the contractor has to make sure that your roof can support the weight of the solar panel arrays. Once that is established and the solar panels are installed, they should be able to remain solidly in place. In the event of a tornado or hurricane, your solar panels will typically remain attached to your roof. If you were to lose them now, the roof itself would have to come off.
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If there is a heavy snowfall, the snow may coat the solar panels, blocking the sunlight. In that case, they will not be able to produce electricity and it will be necessary to remove the snow. But the actual panels will not be damaged by the heavy snowfall.
A larger concern would be your roof's ability to hold up under a wet, heavy snowfall. In that event, it would be best to shovel the snow from the roof as well as removing it from the panels. But in the case of a light snowfall, the heat remaining in the solar panels is normally enough to melt off the snow and keep them clean.
Finally, check with your home-owner's insurance policy. Often, solar panels are included at no additional cost. If your policy does not cover solar panels , consider changing to one that does.
A simple and straightforward approach just as one would on any other domestic product should safeguard against any significant risk of damage to your solar panels. Although thorough regulations may not be mandatory yet, it is wise to adopt a self imposed standard in order to ensure the least possible risk of damage to your solar panels. It is a relatively simple task. Once your project is up and running you can then begin to enjoy the benefits of your free energy source.