If you're considering home solar or have already adopted it effectively, you might be thinking about how your solar panels will charge in areas that are subject to hurricanes and hail.

During the rainy season, cxmsolar installers worry about the impact of storms and lightning, as they are the main catastrophic failures of solar panel systems.
The time and cost of repairing damage from both indirect and direct strikes is high, so it is worthwhile to protect them beforehand.

Thankfully, solar panels are much stronger than you might think.

How do solar panels withstand strong winds?
We believe that one of the most important residential solar power system elements is the rooftop solar system. There is often more than 6 inches of space between the bottom of the solar panel and the roof surface, making the panel highly aerodynamic. Thus, enabling rooftop solar panels to withstand strong winds without creating excessive upward forces. Even if the wind has some upward force, industrial power bolts can hold the racking system to the roof by anchoring the solar modules. Proper anchoring of the pneumatic solar system by the installer ensures that the solar modules will last on top in any extreme storm.

What exactly are solar panels made of?
They typically make individual solar panel cells from silicon, which itself is considered a fragile material. Other materials for rooftop solar panels are aluminum, glass, and other valuable metals. While none of these materials look tough enough individually, they become incredibly durable and resilient surfaces when assembled. Just as a car is crash-tested before it hits the road, lab technicians have thoroughly inspected the longest-lasting solar panels. Engineers test whether the modules can withstand massive damage from being dropped or broken. Therefore, minimize the chance of damage.

Do we need to install other protective equipment for lightning protection?
Adding protective equipment depends on location and environmental conditions. It is recommended to install lightning protection devices in the following situations:

If the solar panel is installed in a lightning-prone location
The presence of heavy metal objects such as water tanks, solar water heaters, satellite dishes, etc.
Wire lengths greater than 100m
Dry soil with poor conductivity