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I would guess the same as a hurricane destroying your roof?

• mrfusion 9y ago
  Seems like it might be higher. Wouldn't all the 100mph debris crack the panels? I don't think they're impact resistant ?
  • jhayward 9y ago
    Hurricane prone areas have building codes that require hurricane-proof installations. Most panels are built withstand extreme conditions, e.g., 2-inch hail, etc.
    • dx034 9y ago
      I recently read that in parts of Florida the roof needs to be secured with concrete to avoid wind lifting tiles. Can this be done with solar panels? I always had the impression that there's space between the panel and the roof. In this case, couldn't wind of a hurricane lift the panel?
    • djtriptych 9y ago
      But does "withstand" mean "continue to function at 100%" or "probably not kill anyone nearby"?
      • jhayward 9y ago
        The building codes are mostly the latter - maintain integrity of the roof, don't become projectiles. The manufacturing standards are more the former, such as "withstand 2 inch hail at X mph and maintain at least 95% of rated capacity"