It’s a common concern—but rest easy. Solar panels are built to withstand tough weather, including hail. If your system does sustain damage from severe weather, it’s typically covered by property insurance since hail, like tornadoes and other types of natural disasters, are considered “acts of God.”
In fact, a major study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that out of 50,000 solar systems, less than 0.1% were affected by severe weather each year. Even during a 2018 storm that dropped nearly 3-inch hail on NREL’s own rooftop system, only one out of over 3,000 panels was damaged.
Bottom line? Solar panels are tougher than you think—and you’re covered just in case.