Solar panel failures like this one experienced by sailor John Radcliff are rare, but serve as a reminder to sailors to regularly inspect panels for damage and to install them with a firm support that prevents the circuits from bending and cracking.
Solar power has become ubiquitous on sailboats, first on cruising boats, but now even on sport boats, where a small solar panel is the lightest, simplest way to keep batteries charged. Installation is relatively simple, operation is passive, and maintenance is minimal. But there are some things that can go wrong and time always takes […]
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