Local Solar Adviser says Solar panels are fragile.

NOT TRUE. Solar technology, designed for space exploration, has shown to be both robust and reliable. All solar panels have been subjected to detailed and rigorous testing before being approved by Microgeneration Certification Scheme MCS for sale in UK . Solar panels are encapsulated in both toughened glass on exposed areas and a weatherproof resistant polymer on the underside.
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