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> The glass/ glass modules and the connectors we specify are all rated for submersion, so flooding is not a catastrophic event in case it does occur. From: htt
by function_seven 4y ago
> The glass/ glass modules and the connectors we specify are all rated for submersion, so flooding is not a catastrophic event in case it does occur.
From: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/erthos-rakes-in-17m-to-install-solar-panels-directly-on-the-ground https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/erthos-rakes-in-1...
- QuarterReptile 4y agoMaybe I'm just being pessimistic, but the failure mechanism is the erosion of the underlying denuded ground in a large storm to the point that the underlying structure moves.
- function_seven 4y agoI don’t think that’s being too pessimistic. I didn’t think about that. The solution would be some sort of concrete footing or something—but I’m sure that is more expensive than just mounting these panels in the air.