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ᐅ Are Solar Power Systems a Fire Risk?

Created on: 13 Jun 2012 19:42
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Is it true that a solar system complicates firefighting efforts in case of a fire? I recently heard that installing a main disconnect switch on the exterior of the house can help the firefighters in an emergency.
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Luca-119 May 2014 10:36
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Firefighting is more challenging when solar power systems are installed. The Swissolar state-of-the-art paper provides valuable information on this topic. Anyone operating solar power systems should familiarize themselves with these issues.
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Richard-17 Jun 2014 06:45
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Anyone planning to install a solar roof should contact the local fire department beforehand. This way, the personnel are informed and can respond differently in the event of an emergency.
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Dario-114 Aug 2015 15:22
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Thank you for the information. I will also be installing a solar roof and plan to meet with the responsible people from our fire department. We will then discuss the challenges of firefighting in the presence of a solar system.
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Robert-130 Nov 2015 10:22
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That is the right step, involving the local fire department. Solar roofs need to be handled differently than traditional roofs in case of a fire. Especially now in winter, the risk of fire increases.