Are solar panels liable to be damaged by lightning?

Yes they are liable to damage by lightening. Lightning is a common cause of failures in photovoltaic (PV) systems. A damaging surge can occur from lightning that strikes a long distance from the system, or even between clouds. read more

Yes they are liable to damage by lightening. Lightning is a common cause of failures in photovoltaic (PV) systems. A damaging surge can occur from lightning that strikes a long distance from the system, or even between clouds. But most lightning damage is preventable. read more

Requirements for lightning protection of solar panels can be found in NFPA780, the standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. The requirements in chapter 12 of NFPA780 refer back to the basic requirements for ordinary structures in chapter 4 and add specific requirements for solar panels. read more

Re: Damaged PV Panels (Lightning Strike) On KC120's, the Diodes are simply attached by compression of the screw and plate. All you have to do is remove the diodes ( remove two screws ) and see if its the panel or the Diodes. read more