Hail: Solar cells have a cover made of protective glass that can be damaged by hail storms. An area that is prone to hail storms determines the kind of solar panels installed. read more
Apart from dust, for which you can clean the solar panels, some of the factors that can damage the solar panels are listed below: Putting Heavy material on Solar Panels: People put heavy material on solar panels such as hammer, pliers and drilling machines etc. which can cause damage to solar panels. read more
Solar panels are built to handle the elements. Powers says solar panels are like a car windshield in this way. It’ll take a significant hit to crack them. Most panels are now made of tempered glass and built to withstand one-inch hail at 50 miles per hour, he said. read more
Broken or damaged solar panels can result from rocks thrown at the panels or falling debris from trees. This type of damage typically breaks the protective glass of the solar panel. Replacing the entire solar panel's protective cover and assembly is the best way to repair this damage. read more