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6 FAQs about [Solar panels flooded]
Can solar panels survive a flood?
The latter can be achieved by constructing solar arrays outside of expected flood areas or incorporating a structural design with adequate freeboard and structural strength to survive extreme flood events.
Can a solar project withstand a flood?
Designing resilient solar projects to withstand catastrophic flooding events is a delicate balance to manage. Designs must meet or exceed code requirements, maintain structural integrity when facing extreme flood events and minimize both project capital costs and operating expenses.
How does flooding affect solar projects?
The impact flooding can have on solar projects is highlighted in the photo below. In addition to potentially negative impacts to structural and electrical components at solar projects, issues related to erosion control can occur.
How can a solar project mitigate flood risk?
Structural design consideration for tracker stow, equipment freeboard, and pile scour protection are important to mitigate flood risk at solar projects. If flooding is expected within the solar array footprint at a project, trackers can be programmed or manually operated to rotate into a “flood stow” position.
Can severe weather damage a solar PV system?
Severe weather events strong enough to cause damage to a solar PV system occur in nearly every region of the country. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) produces a National Risk Index (NRI) which details 18 weather and environmental parameters at a county level. Use the NRI tool to look up weather risks at your site.
Did solar project flood in Virginia after Hurricane Matthew?
Solar project flooding in Virginia after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Image: Nextracker Solar facilities typically contain dirt or gravel roads to access important locations such as module blocks, electrical enclosures, and meteorological stations.