Solar Panel Array query?

[Solarfun4jim]

If a solar panel array is 'powered up' in full sun but not connected to any load, are they damaged in any way?
Is the energy generated, dissappated through a diode or such, or does no energy actually flow, unless connected to a load. Just trying to understand how they function.

 

[Darkstar]

They are not damaged by being in full sun not connected to a load. No current will flow.

 

[cass3825]

In that state, think of them as a charged capacitor or battery not connected to load.