This article explores a thermal event inspection carried out by Clean Energy Associates (CEA) at a rooftop solar PV installation. CEA found the access to the roof was unsecured that allowed unauthorized cleaning of the site prior to the start of the investigation.
Read MoreIn this PV Tech article, Ankil Sanghvi, Senior Engineering Manager, looks at the details of inverter architecture that should be investigated to prevent the worst from happening.
Read MoreFire and safety risks on PV commercial rooftops are present on as much as 90% of all installations. Thankfully, most of these risks can be easily identified and resolved. CEA’s Rogér Balyon covers the most common issues and risks.
Read MoreThe benefits of rooftop solar are enormous. However, the risk of fires on rooftop installations is uncomfortably common. A recent study by Clean Energy Associates showed that 90% of inspected rooftops had significant safety and fire risks.
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