Dangers Of Solar Panels And Fire Fighters

There can be numerous reasons for solar panels causing a house fire.

Dangers of solar panels and fire fighters.

A 300 000 square foot refrigerated warehouse in delanco n j burned down last week and the local fire chief says solar panels are partly to blame. Solar panels are everywhere from tiny squares powering roadside signs to rooftops shining with panels harvesting sunlight for electricity but they are presenting new challenges. Ventilation helps reduce heat prevents fires from spreading and increases visibility. Although natural hazards such as overvoltage power surges lightning may play a significant role wrongly sized and defective equipment can also be a big culprit behind the fire.

Unfortunately solar panels reduce the area available on the roof for vents. No the 700 solar panels on top of the dietz. Solar panels may block key points and pathways that inspectors technicians and firefighters would otherwise use to mount. A 2010 report by the fire protection research foundation found that slipping or tripping on solar panels were potential hazards for firefighters as well as the possibility of the roof collapse.

Solar panels and batteries contain toxic chemicals that may be released in a fire and are dangerous if inhaled.