Destroying Solar Panels

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Destroying solar panels.

A facebook post shared on the aam aadmi party aap facebook group alleges that a bjp member of parliament ashok saxena has said that using solar energy angers the sun god which is why bjp supporters are now destroying solar panels. If you hear of roof damage occurring because of a solar installation it s likely because the roof was initially in poor condition. For most homeowners installing solar panels will not result in roof damage as long as your solar installer is a licensed qualified professional and your roof is in good condition. The video accompanying the post shows people breaking solar panels with hammers and sticks.

However the larger the solar array is the more likely that there will be damage to the supporting equipment including the wiring charge controller and inverter. The way an emp damages electronics is by causing short but powerful voltage in electrical conductors. Top 7 mistakes newbies make going solar avoid these for effective power harvesting from the sun duration. Depending on the strength of the electromagnetic pulse emp most solar panels would likely not be affected.

Making sure that your system isn t connected to the power grid is one of the best ways to minimize if not eliminate the damage that can be caused by an emp.