This innovation reaches even the smallest villages in Lithuania: only a few people think that thousands of investors may not be left for a moment.

The Energy Ministry plans to distribute 4.5 million. Support for those who wish to install solar power plants in individual homes. It is likely that after a while, the solar modules on the roofs of houses will not become a striking image, but a normal view.

However, when investing money in this option, you must also take into account the threats that can end up investing.

Julius Gaižauskas, director of the Sinergija LT company, which helps install solar power plants in the home, said that the interest of customers in the possibility of having solar power plants in the home is constantly growing.

Malignant cases also occur.

“It just came to our attention then. In many cases, people are interested when a neighbor who has installed a power plant recommends it or sees devices already installed in the neighborhood,” said the interlocutor.

According to him, although residents generally ask how long they will pay for a solar power plant, how long it will last, few ask what could happen to a solar power plant. And power plant owners should also be aware of this.

As J. Gaižauskas said, one of the risks that inversions in winds can trigger are voltage fluctuations, which can be caused by lightning. In this case, the solar power plant may malfunction.

Solar modules on the roof can also be damaged by hail, as well as a house fire.

The interlocutor has also heard of robberies.

“But it is more relevant to ground-based power plants. They are easier to access.” I heard things like stolen modules or voltage converters, “he said. There have also been malicious cases where modules break by throwing something at them.

And more recently, homeowners in Mažeikiai lost half of the solar power plant when it was destroyed by a fire caused by an ember in the chimney ceiling.

As already mentioned, a solar power plant can also fail due to voltage fluctuations. In this case, the solar power plant would have to be replaced, since the repair is complicated and time consuming.

“Therefore, the decision to change it is generally made,” added J. Gaižauskas.

Cases are rare, but there are risks.

Vaidas Brazinskas, sales manager for solar energy development company Saulės grąža, said residents are determined to increasingly invest in solar power plants in their homes. Facilities have been added due to the fact that special permits are no longer required for solar power plants up to 30 kW.

“Growth is not just about people being able to invest more, but also about the need for electricity. Based on this, the power of the power plant is selected. Over time, more and more electronic devices appear in the home, just as residents switch to electric heating, they buy electric cars, therefore, the demand for electricity is growing, ”explained the interlocutor.

According to the latest calculations of the company, the average population installs 7kW of solar power plants, which requires around 7,000. Investment in euros. Admittedly, as electricity demand increases, so does the average capacity of solar power plants in individual homes.

When asked what can harm solar power plants, V. Brainskas mentioned that the risk of the solar power plant itself catching on fire is almost non-existent, especially if installed correctly, but there are cases where power plants they suffer a fire in the home, theft or damage to the modules. throwing something.

“Power plant failures are usually under warranty, and after the warranty, the equipment generally needs repair. Here, just like a television can fail,” he said.

Among other risk factors, the company’s representative named hail, storms, but such cases, he said, are very rare.

“When it comes to storms and the possibility of modules breaking from the roof, it all depends on how the contractors did the job. If the job is done well, the wind is unlikely to blow them away. However, sometimes people want to put many modules on the ceiling, so some protrude from behind the ceiling and then the risk is greater, “continued the interlocutor.

As another risk, V. Brazinskas also mentioned fluctuating voltages: “However, this represents a danger not only for the solar power plant, but also for all the electronic components in the house. It is up to the individual to decide whether or not they have additional equipment in the home to protect themselves against voltage fluctuations. Although lightning protection is necessary for every home, we note that people rarely install it. “

It is possible to take out property insurance.

Andrius Gimbickas, head of residential property insurance at Lietuvos Draudimas insurance company, emphasizes that solar power plants, intended for non-commercial purposes, can be insured by insuring the house with personal property insurance.

When insuring a home, an insurance consultant should be informed that a solar power plant is installed. Then it will be properly evaluated and included in the home insurance contract. It is also important to indicate how the power plant is installed, on the ceiling or on the ground.

“Solar power plants are a long-term investment, so insurers always recommend taking care of your insurance coverage. At the same time, we note that our customers increasingly mention installed solar power plants in their insurance contracts and As we grow in popularity, we believe that such insurance items will only increase in the future. At the same time, of course, there will be more damage, “observed the interlocutor.

According to the company, the damage caused by solar power plants or their parts has increased in recent years. The most common damages are due to lightning, voltage fluctuations, hail, storms, as well as third party activities. The average damage loss is estimated at € 850.

Solar power plants can be insured against the same risks as a residential building. The resident can choose the insurance protection package himself.

Solar power plants are generally insured against risks such as fire, natural forces, third party activities, broken glass, falling wood, an automobile crash when the power plant is installed on the ground, and other sudden and unexpected events.