Is there any potential damage to solar pv panels from this ?
Do we disconnect them at any time ?
Do we put a tarp over everything ?
Do we take them off the roof and put them underground for 24 hours ?
There is never a direct danger to solar panels from a solar storm. Nor any other electronics that are isolated from the gird.
In fact the only thing that is under any threat is the power grid and anything plugged into it. So a converter hooked to the power grid is in danger if the event is very big and a large power surge is backfed into it.
You need very long conductors in order to be effected by the magnetic field. Hence the power grid is pretty much the only thing in danger.
I suppose that theoretically the surge could go through the power inverter and damage the solar panels. Just turn off the grid tie breaker if worried about it.
“Is there any potential damage to solar pv panels from this ?”
Only if they are in orbit and attached to a satellite.
Hmm. Interesting question. I doubt the panels would matter. But then again... My “20 year panels” only lasted 1 year. Down to 30% from when I first installed them so in to the trash they go. Maybe it was sunspots.....