Texas site reportedly suffered damage to thousands of panels
A March 15 hailstorm damaged thousands of solar panels at the 350-MW Fighting Jays Solar Farm in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to multiple news outlets and local video footage.
Golf ball-sized hail fell in the area during the storm, and aerial footage captured from a helicopter that day offered a glimpse at the extent of the damage. Fighting Jays Solar Farm’s website says insurance policies are in place to cover catastrophic events like hail storms.
The solar project, which began producing power for Texas's energy grid in 2022, generates 350 megawatts across 3,300 acres of land and is expected to power 62,000 homes.