Does a solar panel with a broken glass still work? Is it dangerous to use?

[Alexander]

Heyy,

I have a solar panel with a broken glass, I wanted to know if it is dangerous to use or if I can still use it. I know it will be less efficient right? But will it still be safe to use?

 

[Pim57]

That will be dangerous to use!

1. The cracks will generate hotspots
2. The hotspots can heat up so far that a fire can start
3. Water or moisture ingress will cause electrolysis and further damage the panel
4. Water ingress will bring the internal voltage to the outside
5. Voltage on the outside will make the panel unsafe to the touch.
6. Water will cause a DC drain to the ground or anything else on its path.

 

[Alexander]

That will be dangerous to use!

1. The cracks will generate hotspots
2. The hotspots can heat up so far that a fire can start
3. Water or moisture ingress will cause electrolysis and further damage the panel
4. Water ingress will bring the internal voltage to the outside
5. Voltage on the outside will make the panel unsafe to the touch.
6. Water will cause a DC drain to the ground or anything else on its path.

Is there anything I can do about it, to avoid those effects?

 

[Pim57]

No you can’t fix this, the panels are unsafe and End Of Life.?

 

[Alexander]

No you can’t fix this, the panels are unsafe and End Of Life.?

Okay...