Solar panels are generally tested at about 77°F and are rated to perform at peak efficiency between 59°F and 95°F. However, solar panels may get as hot as 149°F during the summer.

Advantages of Solar Energy

• Renewable Energy Source. Among all the benefits of solar panels, the most important thing is that solar energy is a truly renewable energy source.
• Reduces Electricity Bills.
• Diverse Applications.
• Low Maintenance Costs.
• Technology Development.
• Cost.
• Weather-Dependent.
• Solar Energy Storage Is Expensive.

Asphalt is the most common type of shingle used on housing and is also the best roof for solar panels. These shingles are made from a fiberglass or cellulose type of mat that is very flexible and durable, making it the perfect material for solar panels.

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Solar panels pose an extremely low fire hazard. In fact, Photon magazine has recorded no more than 1 incident per 10, 000 installations. So a house equipped with properly installed solar panels will not catch fire. First off, it must be noted that photovoltaic solar panels cannot start a fire in and of themselves.

Will installing solar panels increase my insurance premium? More than likely, your homeowners insurance premium will go up as you add solar panels to your house and coverage. Primarily, this is because solar panels are still quite expensive, and adding the replacement cost is likely to increase your coverage limit.

Direct strikes, while rare, would destroy (melt) panels, inverters, etc. Indirect strikes, which are more likely, would induce high voltages into the system breaking down conductors, PV panels and components as well as producing dangerous sparking that could ignite combustible material.

Solar panels are designed to be safe and to be touched, as long as you touch the glass or the aluminum frame.

While cleaning though, keep in mind that the panels are designed to be out in the weather, as long as your just cleaning the panels you should be fine. I’ve cleaned plenty with no issues.

It’s best to approach panel cleaning the same way you might clean your car. Dish soap and warm water applied with a soft sponge or cloth is the safest and easiest cleaning method. It may also be helpful to use a squeegee to remove dirty water. Remember – avoid damaging or scratching the glass at all costs!