At the CLEANPOWER event, PES Wind caught up with Dave Rupp, Chief Operating Officer, and Aaron Dupuis, Director of Marketing at Phazebreak Coatings, to explore how advanced surface technology is safeguarding renewable assets.
The Phazebreak team discussed their extensive 8-year track record in the wind sector, utilizing ice-mitigating coatings like "NEIN ICE" for cold environments and "Surface Slip" to reduce dust in warmer regions. Recently, the company has successfully expanded into the solar industry to tackle its most expensive headache: extreme weather damage.
A major focus of the discussion centered on protecting solar profits by defending solar panels from hail damage. With hail storms frequently knocking out hundreds of thousands of panels in regions like Texas, asset owners face massive insurance claims and costly operational downtime. Phazebreakâs impact-resistant solar coating has successfully withstood laboratory testing against 55mm ice balls traveling at 75 mph. By preventing both surface damage and micro-cracks in the underlying panels, this specialized technology aims to minimize structural failures, keep systems running at peak capacity, and ultimately secure consistent revenue for energy producers.
For more information about Phazebreak Coatings, visit their website: https://www.phazebreak.com