[RE-wrenches] Lightning Strike Fries Array

[Wayne Irwin]

Hello Wrenches,

Today we visited a 10KW residential ground mounted system where there was a recent lightning strike that fried phones, irrigation system, cable and apparently the array.

There was no external visible damage but also no voltage at the combiner. We pulled 10-15 module junction box covers off and only saw clear evidence of damage to one diode. There was no Voc on any of the modules.
While I recognize that Florida is arguably the lightning capital of N America, I have never seen an entire array fried.

Has anyone on the list ever seen an entire array fried?

The modules are Schuco 230's. 
Obviously not covered by warranty and Schuco has pretty much bailed out of the US market.

Does anyone have experience repairing these modules?

Any similar experience and/or advice would be appreciated.

Wayne Irwin,
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Pure Energy Solar International Inc. 

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