Broken Solar Panel ,You need to know this.

[@cbuehler8754]

It makes sense that the efficiency would drop in the broken solar panel. From what was presented, it appears that the 'entire system' efficiency is dropped. Is this relative to both series and parallel configurations? Is the broken solar panel somehow reducing the output capability of other panels? If you have 3 panels and they each produce 5w (just for each math) = 15w for the total system. If one panel is damaged and only produces 1w, do you now have an 11w system? If so, each panel is still producing what its capable of producing. Thanks.

[@vicsystems]

You just used 6 mins to finally tell us the right thing to do is replace it. This could have easily been a 30sec KZbin short.

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

You are right but if I don't tell you why you should replace it you won't agree and that can't be done in 30 seconds. Your comment is appreciated kindly subscribe thanks

[@BigKuntryRanch]

​@smilinsunsmilinsun8056 great response...... must know how things operate or you are still a dummy with the next issue 😂😂😂

[@terryberns2511]

Agreed! Wasted too much time repeating himself...answer last 30 seconds!

[@grxninesix]

Any excuse is valid for making views and minutes of video worthing money 🤑

[@immrnoidall]

Use UNI-SOLAR roll out type. No shading issues. works in low light too, no glass, no frame no metal structures. they are indestructible. There is a seller giving 20 yr warranty. They last forever. I've had a bunch just laying on the ground and getting snowed on every winter , for years.

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

Thank you so much for your contribution that was very insightful.

[@chlistens7742]

if you have a broken solar panel.. and you can completely separate it from the system... and set it up as a ground level single cell configuration after you re-seal the glass (depending on how bad broken depends if you can just epoxy one section or replace the entire glass) yes this is a much lower capacity cell now but if you have multiple items that can run/charge on a single low efficiency panel (like cell phone charging or small device charging) it will still function... but not attached to anything else but a single low efficiency device. Yes your main solar will need a new panel... but if it is out of warranty or OLD panel you can still get enough for reuse the panels... when the main roof or such install is replaced with new panels many old panels can be gotten real cheap and you can sort out all the decent cells for reuse in a main installation (yes less efferent but better than nothing when you cant afford new panels. I have 15 damaged panel single installation that charge batteries for portable equipment. any broken glass areas have been epoxied and they get 30-60% total power of a good panel. The roof instillation is new panels in good condition but in the backyard the junk panels make 15 charge stations and the working 12 (20 year old panels) make a ground level expansion for separate system for major loads this old panel system still produces more than 75% of original generating output) with a bit more losses due to ground system not as optimal sun coverage but they still work to charge up a ecoflow portable system while the damaged panels can charge up power tool removable batteries so for just a few extra bucks i was able to use my old panels to make a 12 panel system and i have gotten 15 broken panels from friends who have replaced there damaged panels and with a little epoxy i have been able to make tool chargers yes even the old 12 panel system is probably not good for a rooftop system but it works good for a ground bound system I removed the 12 panel old system and replaced it with new higher capacity panels due to only having so much roof space but you can put ground mounted non utility connected systems without a construction permit

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

Hi @chlistens thanks for reaching out, Its just not worth it compromising the entire system because of one Solar Panel.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

​@smilinsunsmilinsun8056 my solar cell is cracked and 2 of my mppt controller become damaged. Can the damaged cells be repaired? Or just throw it away?

[@universal7564]

You just want people to buy brand new from your shop.

[@howiegrapek]

How do you recycle the old panels? My recycle place won't take them due to the heavy metals.

[@achalspoetry3394]

My solar panels has broken by heavy strom,please help me to replace it

[@WarwickProud69]

Dont all solar panels have around 2 ounces of silver in them?

[@Lilaycs]

During the installation, one of my solar panels fell from the rooftop. Of the four panels that fell, one is completely broken, while the other three appear undamaged. They are Canadian brand bifacial N-type TopCon panels. Should I replace all four panels, or is it sufficient to replace only the broken one? Your guidance would be appreciated. I heard about micro cracks but there is no cracks I can see with my naked eyes how can I find out at my home any solution or replace all panels before installation ?

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

How many of the Solar panel fell to the ground

[@Lilaycs]

@@smilinsunsmilinsun8056 total 4 one is completely broken.

[@Lilaycs]

@@smilinsunsmilinsun8056 total 4 panels. But only one panel glass broken what to do now ?

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

@@Lilaycsmost times when it falls it's damaged, you will need to test the panels

[@Lilaycs]

@@smilinsunsmilinsun8056 how I can test the panels at home ?

[@lucaprones4415]

Jump straight to 04:00 the rest is useless words

[@diginomad6016]

Video starts at 01:36

[@nyashagenious3769]

6 MIns could have been summed into 6 Seconds by simply saying broken solar Panel needs to be replaced.

[@Akira-gi6vz]

Right!

[@JamesRichardWiley]

Replace a broken solar panel don't try to repair it. Thank you.

[@BricksAvenue]

Makes absolute sense to discard it

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

It sure does

[@runtavguz]

"going green" with all fields covered in solar panels? Very ironic.

[@smilinsunsmilinsun8056]

Green energy simply means source of energy that is environmentaly friendly . Energy that does not emit poisnous or green house gas that harms nature or our environment like nuclear and fossil fuel. Thanks for your comment.

[@MR-ub6sq]

1 minute and 31 seconds plaa plaa plaa.................................................... and again in the end 5:29...6:05 plaa plaa plaa....... SO: in total, out of 6:05, only 3:58 was the real thing.