FAQ

Do I have to install the array by myself? Does the array have to be maintained? Can hail destroy a solar array? Is the income I make from selling electricity produced by a solar array liable to income tax? What happens if my solar array breaks down? What is the life span of a solar array? What administrative steps must be carried out in order to have a solar array installed? Can a lightning strike destroy a solar array?

Solar panels definitely do not attract lightning. However, if lightning were to strike your house, this could destroy your solar array. The electrical inverter protects the array from the power surges that can result from lightning striking nearby.

Thanks to Solairedirect’s all-inclusive ‘Peace of mind and Top performance’ package, your equipment is covered by guarantee and you are protected against any eventual loss of income resulting from this event.

Does a solar array run the risk of being damaged by hail?