Stormy Start to the Year
The year has started stormy in Spain. After several severe storms, Storm Nils is currently once again causing strong wind gusts and damage in various parts of the country. Unfortunately, we are increasingly seeing reports of solar panels coming loose or even being blown away, resulting in damage to homes, vehicles, and the surrounding environment.
Over the past few days, SolarNRG has received many messages and phone calls from concerned homeowners facing storm damage to their solar installations.
Fortunately, we can confirm that not a single SolarNRG installation has suffered any damage. No system has come loose or caused damage elsewhere.
The installations for which we were contacted were not installed by us. Nevertheless, we try to support everyone as much as possible and provide advice during this unpleasant situation.
Unfortunately, we also have to disappoint many people. In several cases, we are unable to repair installations because substructures and mounting methods were used that we do not work with or that do not meet our quality and safety standards. As a result, safe repair is not always possible. However, using our high-standard substructures, we can restore the system on the roof and bring it back into operation.
Why Quality Makes the Difference
When purchasing solar panels, price often plays an important role and that is understandable. A solar installation is a significant investment. This period of storms clearly shows how important the quality of materials and installation truly is.
Our substructure is sometimes seen as a more expensive option, but during these extreme weather conditions it has clearly proven its value. SolarNRG works with additional reinforcements and uses wind deflectors (for flat-roof systems), among other measures, allowing installations to better withstand strong winds and severe storms.
This approach offers several advantages:
- extra stability under heavy wind loads
- better protection for both the roof and the installation
- reduced risk of damage to property or surroundings
- long-term safety and reliability
Quality
At SolarNRG, we consciously choose quality. This means we invest not only in high-quality materials, but also in careful installation, safe constructions, and durable solutions designed to last for many years — even under severe weather conditions.
Although this sometimes requires a higher initial investment, we are convinced that true sustainability begins with long-term safety and reliability.
Working Together Towards Safe and Sustainable Energy
We remain committed to helping both our customers and non-customers wherever possible with advice and support. Ultimately, we all strive for the same goal: safe, sustainable energy that you can enjoy worry-free for many years.