Hello, solar enthusiasts! If you’ve ever been curious about the effects of hail on solar arrays for home and commercial use, you’re in luck. Today, I’m shining light on an exciting new service by a team of leading independent energy experts. This service is set to help individuals and solar companies predict the impact of hail on solar projects. A first of its kind, its scope stretches across North America.
More often than not, homeowners and solar companies face a common challenge when deciding to install solar panels for your home or on a larger scale. That challenge is the unpredictability of weather, more specifically, hail. As striking as it may be, these icy intruders can cause significant damage to solar installations, putting a dent, quite literally, in financial planning and the solar company’s reputation. But things are taking a turn for the better with this innovative solution.
These energy specialists, backed by groundbreaking research and developed in collaboration with Jupiter Intelligence, present a service that can predict the probability of hail events. Yes, you heard right! They can provide an estimate of when hail might strike and how large these icy irritants could be. Rather than providing vague, nationwide data, this service zeroes in on the specifics, offering location-based probabilities for the entire contiguous United States.
But the benefits don’t end there. This hail event prediction service spans an impressive three decades, yes, 30 years! It makes it incredibly resourceful for long-term solar projects, empowering project owners and developers to shield their investments better and ensure future solar projects’ longevity.
Here’s a cold fact that might surprise you: Extreme hail events have cost solar projects hundreds of millions of dollars in damages across North America alone. This unforeseen expense has whipped up a storm, forcing changes in insurance policies, and threatening to rock the financial stability of various solar projects.
But all hope is not lost. The advent of this service brings a new dawn for the solar industry, helping both homeowners and solar companies anticipate and mitigate risks posed by hail. We’ve all heard of the saying, “When it rains, it pours,” but in this world of solar, when it hails, it pays to prepare!
Think about it: the solar industry is at the forefront, combative against climate change, by providing clean energy alternatives. However, ironically, the industry finds itself grappling with the very effects of climate change – increased hailstorm severity.
But, as Richard S. Barnes, regional president for energy systems North America observes, better understanding and mitigating hailstorm risks will allow the solar industry to hold its ground and secure its place as a major energy source for future generations. And isn’t that what we all want, after all? A clean and bright future, powered purely by the sun!
Stay tuned for more interesting updates from the world of solar, and remember, installing solar panels for your home isn’t just about saving on your electricity bill. It’s about taking a step towards a greener, more sustainable future for all of us.
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/09/17/dnv-tool-predicts-hail-probability-at-future-solar-sites/
