Quick answer: Solar panels sold in Australia must pass a hail impact test (25mm hailstones at 82.8km/h), but that’s a minimum standard. Hail in parts of Canberra, Brisbane and regional NSW/QLD can exceed it. If your panels are hit, stay off the roof, check from the ground, check your inverter for fault codes, and get a professional inspection before assuming everything’s fine. Can Hail Actually Damage Solar Panels? Yes, though it’s less common than most people assume. Solar p
