Lightning strikes can damage solar panels directly or indirectly. Surge protection devices like Citel DS72-RS-120 are recommended. In this article, you will learn how to protect your solar power. . While comprehensive research shows solar installations are remarkably resilient to extreme weather, lightning represents one risk factor worth addressing. When lightning damage does occur, it accounts for 32% of weather-related solar panel incidents, making proper protection a valuable investment. . Although it is not common for lightning to strike solar panels, it is still possible for solar panels to be struck by lightning. All of us should be careful to consider the probability of solar panels being struck by lightning when installing solar panels to minimize this risk.
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