Having trouble with golf balls causing broken solar modules?  SunnyCal’s GolfNet(TM) can help.

The sad surprise for many golf course residents, and solar companies alike, is that golf balls really do break solar panels.  Typically those  balls incoming at direct 90 degree angles are most deadly.  Solar arrays that only receive glancing blows are more likely to survive.  Solar GolfNets are positioned 16-18 inches above the vulnerable solar modules, and tensioned to enable the energy of the incoming golf ball to be absorbed.  This prevents the golf balls from impacting the solar array.

Solar Panel Damage
SunnyCal’s Solar GolfNet can prevent this damage Golfball damage to solar modules

The GolfNets are specifically designed dissipate the energy on an incoming ball, and minimize solar energy loss. Reinforcements  enable horizontal installations with minimal sag, thereby improving both protection and visual appearance.

Example GolfNet Installation
Example GolfNet Installation

Golf Net kits are available to match your solar array size, and are attached using proprietary support brackets that attach directly to the solar module frames. Since Golf Nets would be installed after the array installation, they can easily be added to existing systems with no solar modifications.

Array damaged by baseball impact
Array damaged by baseball impact

Link to shop for components

Link to GolfNet website

During initial solar installation, GolfNet supports can be attached to the directly to the frame of the solar panels, eliminating the need to create more roof penetrations.

Solar GolfNet supports attach directly to the frame of solar modules, preventing need for more roof penetrations.

Example Solar GolfNet Installation Using Direct Attach Supports
Example Solar GolfNet Installation Using Direct Attach Supports
Solar GolfNet Supports attach directly to solar modules
Solar GolfNet Supports attach directly to solar modules

 

GolfNet & Support diagram
GolfNet & Support diagram

SunnyCal GolfNet(TM) Rail-Attached Supports

GolfNet in black color for longest lifetime. Shown with chain+carabiner tensioners

 

 

White GolfNet

White GolfNets have lower losses, however they  are less durable over time.

GolfNet

SunnyCal GolfNet Carabiner Attachment without tensioner

Sunnycal Solar Store

795 S. Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642