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Do solar panels survive storms?

Yes—they’re designed to. Modern residential panels are rigorously tested to withstand winds up to 140–170 mph, hail, heavy rain, and more. NREL studies show only 0.1% report damage annually, and outages are typically brief (2–4 days max) (Palmetto). Real‑world examples include Puerto Rico’s VA hospital surviving 180 mph winds during Maria, Duke Energy’s solar farms powering back up within a day post‑Florence, and Babcock Ranch keeping power through Ian (Palmetto). Good installation—strong racking, lag bolts into rafters, compliant to Florida building codes (often 160+ mph ratings)—helps solar panels remain secure (Palmetto).

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