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Solar applications and civil structures that are exposed to direct sun light encounter some of the most challenging material complications. AIT has developed a specific series of protective coatings with different properties for the solar cell, module, panel and installation applications.
The solar industry welcomes clarity on how to minimise fire risk from solar PV systems, which in absolute terms is extremely low. “The core way to mitigate any risk is to ensure the highest possible quality in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of solar systems.
Of the 23 FRS included in the database, 17 confirmed that they have SOPs (or other guidance) for dealing with fires on properties with solar PV systems, however this was inconsistently reported across incidents involving the same FRS. Only one FRS specifically advised that they did not have any guidance for this situation (PVF0056).
There is 1 fatality recorded in the database, but the fire is known to have originated elsewhere in the house and not within the PV system. However, we strongly suspect a degree of under-reporting, especially amongst solar farms. Where PV systems have been the cause of fires, some themes emerge.
Where the cables are within occupiable areas, there should be appropriate mechanical protection (e.g. covered cable tray to protect firefighters and other occupants where the PV cables may still be live). 5.5.15 Additional fire protection measures will be needed if the roofing material is not PV arc resistant.
5.5.15 Additional fire protection measures will be needed if the roofing material is not PV arc resistant. 5.5.16 Rodents, squirrels, and nesting birds (and, for ground mount systems, farm and wild animals) can all cause harm and alter the fire safety properties of a PV system.
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contemporary – on fire incidents involving PV systems in the UK, and on relevant previous research. To date (January 2017), the project team has completed the following work: a …
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