Chemical/Paint Removal of broken glass from solar panel

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Removing shattered tempered glass from solar panels is challenging due to the strong adhesive, likely an epoxy, used in their construction. Traditional methods, such as pressure washing, have proven ineffective. There is interest in exploring chemical processes that could safely detach glass fragments without damaging the solar panels. A repair method suggested on a website may offer a temporary solution, but such fixes often require maintenance within one to two years. The need for a more permanent solution is emphasized, especially in areas prone to hail storms, where damaged panels are common.
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I'm looking to find a way to remove tempered glass that has been shattered from solar panels to make them viable once again.
I'm looking to find a way to remove tempered glass that has been shattered from solar panels to make them viable once again. I have no idea what kind of adhesive is used here, but I imagine it is some sort of epoxy. I've tried to peel it off with a pressure washer at the car wash to no avail. Any thoughts on a chemical process that would remove the glass pieces without destroying the panels themselves?
 
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anorlunda said:
This website claims to have a simple repair method. I can't vouch for it.

https://www.instructables.com/Broken-Solar-Panel-Glass-Repair-Simple/
These types of fixes are often reported as temporary, requiring maintenance after a year or two. I'm hoping that we've just yet to consider the pshysics/chemistry involved here, and can eventually find a way to start over as it were. I live in an area where a hail storm is probably the biggest natural disaster we face, and these panels could be found damaged for a dime a dozen.
 

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