Can the Solar Stik™ System survive a NEMP (nuclear electro-magnetic pulse) blast?
There is no definitive answer to this question, and much of the answer lies in the intensity of the EMP. Tests were conducted a few years ago by the NBS (now NIST) on the resiliency of various devices to NEMP. Results were that a typical solar power system could withstand any probable NEMP event with little or no damage to the junctions of the crystal cells. The system charge controller, as well as any sensitive electronics connected to the system (radios, lights, etc.) would bear the brunt of any damage. The cells and batteries in the test were also mostly immune from any disruptions. Placing over-voltage transient suppressors on the wires from the panels helped protect the controller and equipment during the test.
