Hailstorms are an increasing threat to solar photovoltaic (“PV”) projects in several regions of the United States, particularly across the Plains and Midwest. In states like Texas, a national leader in renewable energy development, severe convective storms during the spring and early summer months can produce hailstones larger than 2.5 inches in diameter. These events pose a significant risk of damage to solar panels through glass breakage or microcracking, which can result in power degradation, costly repairs, and extended project downtime.
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