How to Protect Solar Panels

Solar panels are a costly and significant investment. Therefore, protecting them from harm should be a top priority. Unfortunately, moisture and water are common ways for solar panels to become damaged or broken. Safekeeping solar panels from both of these threats is a simple, inexpensive procedure, and doing so might save the solar panel owner a bundle if carried out correctly.

Things You'll Need

• Strips of silicone
• Sheets of Plexiglas

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Set a thick strip of silicone between each cell when putting the solar panel together, in order to prevent moisture seepage.

   • 2

     Use Plexiglas instead of glass as the face of your solar panel. Plexiglas is less liable to break and therefore safe from hailstorms or accidents.

   • 3

     Glue adhesive silicone to each side of your solar panel(s), adding additional sealant and protection from water to your commodity.