Calculation of Wind Loads on Photovoltaic Panels: Standards, Challenges, and Modern Solutions
In 2023 alone, over 15% of solar farm structural failures were wind-related, costing the industry $230 million globally . As photovoltaic (PV) installations expand into high-wind regions like coastal areas and mountainous terrain, engineers can't afford to treat wind load calculations as an afterthought. But here's the kicker: 40% of solar projects still use outdated wind load standards, according to the 2023 Gartner Emerging Tech Report.
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