The French manufacturer Voltec Solar has developed a solar panel that is specially designed to withstand large hailstones.
The Tarka Diamant module is equipped with ultra-resistant RG5 certified photovoltaic glass, which can withstand impacts from 55mm hailstones without visible damage or loss of performance.
The module features photovoltaic glass based on a patented design developed in collaboration with ballistic experts and exceeds the IEC 61215 standard for solar panels. The RG5 certification is the highest resistance level stated in the European Hail Index (AEAI-VKF), where standard solar panels are generally limited to class RG3 (30 mm).
Thomas Regrettier, technical manager at Voltec Solar, said the module contains up to 19% recycled glass, sourced from certified European cycles.
“This innovation relocalizes the glass value chain,” Regrettier added. “It is the first solar glass produced in France. In addition, the absence of antimony and arsenic promotes complete recyclability.”
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