[RE-wrenches] Solar panel impact

[Glenn Burt]

Hard to tell what the future may hold, but an I-V curve test would let you see performance now and across the board.

-Glenn

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From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> On Behalf Of Ron Young
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:03 PM
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Solar panel impact

Seeking the wisdom of the wrenches. I had a stack of 20 330 watt HIDM panels leaning against a shelf in my store window. An out of control vehicle slammed into the front of the store and all 20 of the panels were knocked to the ground. They kind of fell as a unit and the top of the first panel landed on a cardboard box which supported the weight of the entire lot about 2’ off the floor.

All the panels appear undamaged and I’m sure they are fine but having read a little about micro cracks that can degrade the performance I thought I’d ask for opinions. 

Ron
earthRight Solar
Solareagle.com
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