Fire safety concerns in the solar industry are generally of three types: Concern that the solar product itself will cause a fire. This is extremely rare, but may occur as a result of improper connections to the inverter. These types of concerns are addressed by product standards, which ensure product safety. Concern regarding the impact… Read More »
With a variety of alternative electrical generation systems available, none is becoming more prevalent than those which convert solar energy to electricity. These systems are known as photovoltaic systems, or simply PV. A photovoltaic system consists of photovoltaic solar panels and other electrical components used to capture solar energy and convert it to electrical power.… Read More »
The announcement builds on Albuquerque’s commitment to get 25% of its energy from solar by 2025. Read the whole article
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission partnered with the California company to recall PV modules that could overheat and catch fire, though no incidents or injuries have been reported. Read entire articule
The German/American PV maker has quarantined more than 60,000 PV modules in its inventory as well as recalling tens of thousands more, with a promise to replace the connectors. Read the entire articule
Solar PV systems contribute to an increase in the probability of a fire occurring, primarily due to electrical risks. Through collaboration with the Alternative Technology Association, fire services personnel, solar PV installers, and other regulatory organisations, we identified fire risks associated with solar PV systems and investigated how the presence of solar PV systems can… Read More »
A large fire occurred yesterday at Hove Town Hall caused by a faulty solar panel on the roof of the building. No-one was hurt. Locals have been quick to take aim at the Green party with jibes over their record in office at Brighton and Hove city council, which owns the building. Read entire article
As private homes and businesses across the country join the “green” movement by adding solar panels to supplement their energy systems, fire departments are finding that the devices represent a series of dangerous unintended consequences in fighting structure fires. Read entire article