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RE: All About Solar Power At Earthship Karuna
hi sotall.. sorry to hear about you roof! i think the best answer i have is that the panels are as secure as what they are tied to. The glass on a panel is tempered, and thick enough to withstand just about anything. I ve never heard of a panel being damaged in countries like the netherlands where they have strong hails and winds.
My panels are fixed to the ground above the height of the house, so they are totally secure and can handle any kind of winds.. since they are also angled, the force of any strike from hailstones is reduced..
hope that helps!
Thank you for that input. I am working toward downsizing as this house is just too big. It wouldn't work here anyway because there is zero sunlight from the south thanks to trees I don't own. But when I downsize, a south exposure is at the top of my list!
I know there were several people who saw little to no damage in last season's string of hurricanes, even in Puerto Rico. They now design them to withstand 150 mph winds.