Weather, climate and the coast Help Centre / Category Weather, climate and the coast How heat, hail, cold and salt air can affect your system. Cold weather and battery performance How does cold weather affect solar battery performance?→ What temperature is too cold for a solar battery?→ Can the SigenStor solar battery operate in freezing temperatures?→ Hail and storm damage Will my solar panels survive a hailstorm?→ Can hail damage solar panels without cracking the glass?→ Is now a good time to upgrade to hail-resistant panels?→ Insurance for weather damage Does my home insurance cover hail damage to solar panels?→ Coastal and salt air corrosion risk How far from the coast does salt air become a problem for solar?→ Does salt air damage the battery cells themselves?→ Does living near the coast affect how long my solar system will last?→ Coastal certifications and ratings What is IEC 61701 and why does it matter?→ What IP rating should a battery have for coastal installation?→ Coastal warranty exclusions Can I install a Sigenergy SigenStor near the coast?→ Are there solar batteries with no coastal warranty exclusions?→ Cleaning and maintenance in harsh conditions How often do coastal solar panels need to be cleaned?→