PondHawk® Defender™
Properties
- High impact strength
- Superior dimensional stability
- High temperature resistance
- Excellent optical clarity
Solar Panel Protective Cover
PondHawk® Defender™
PondHawk’s ballistics-grade, solar panel protective shield safeguards your investment without losing a photon of energy. The PondHawk® Defender™ absorbs impact from stray golf balls, rocks, hail, and other flying debris, so you can relax knowing your 30-year power supply is fully protected. It’s perfect for golf courses with narrow fairways and amateur players.
Specifications
Material
Polycarbonate
UV Protection
UV-stabilized to prevent yellowing and degradation.
Transparency
High optical clarity to ensure optimal solar exposure. Light Transmission 86%
Protection
Shields against debris, hail, animals, and vandalism. Tensile Impact Strength - 260 ft-lb/square inch
Operating Temperature
40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F)
Mounting
Custom-fit to PondHawk® AeroCore™ solar panel with zero-shadow stanchions.
Weight
24lbs. Lightweight for easy installation and transport.
Warranty
Five-year limited warranty against breakage.
Key benefits and features.
Lasting Protection
Stanchions are built from durable, black-painted steel with marine-grade stainless steel mounting hardware.
No Shadow Cast
Preserves full panel performance and positioning
Lab-Tested + Field-Proven
Multiple prototypes tested for both functionality and strength
Ready for Anything
Holds firm even under high wind or impact
Zero Regret Install
Mounts securely to the frame, protecting your investment for years