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Hail damage to solar farms is major concern in large swaths of the Great Plains. The economic impacts include increased insurance costs, production losses, and potential environmental concerns from damaged panels. Today on the Clean Power Hour, I sit down with Jon Previtali from VDE Americas to discuss this critical issue. With insurance claims soaring and some projects becoming uninsurable, it's time we address this challenge head-on. In this episode, we dive into: The true economic impact of hail damage on solar farms Innovative testing methods for module resilience Cutting-edge hail monitoring and stow protocols The role of tracker angles in mitigating damage How the insurance industry is responding Whether you're a solar developer, asset owner, or passionate about renewable energy, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. https://lnkd.in/gPq2rRki David Brearley Jay M. Wong Tigercomm
While talking hail, can we trust you are also going to talk about the other somewhat obvious hazard, tornadoes ?
Derek van der Vorst Huib van den Heuvel Richard Boyd. Maybe a different kind of solar panel that is hail resistant could be a solution… 😀
Hail damage is a pressing issue for solar farms, especially in the Great Plains. This episode is going to be interesting👍 Tim Montague
Solar Module and BESS Sales Manager
2moInteresting topic Tim! I’m in a breakout session learning about hail cannons at the moment. I’ll be eager to hear the dialogue on your show!