22 September 2022

Solar Prices are on the Rise: Why You Need to Protect Assets from Fire

Increasing commodity prices and freight costs mean new solar projects are becoming much more expensive – consequently, solar farm operators must do all they can to protect their […]
20 September 2022

How Often Do Solar Farm Fires Occur?

Renewables have seen a dramatic uptick in popularity—and for good reason. Moving to these types of clean energy sources can minimize our carbon footprint, lessen air pollution, and […]
12 September 2022

Can Solar Panel Farm Investors, Operators, and Owners Afford Not to Protect Their Assets From Fire?

In the last two decades, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for solar has tumbled. Now, solar is one of the cheapest forms of energy. According […]
6 September 2022

3 Levels of Protection for Electrical Fires

Over 50,000 electrical fires occur annually, with nearly 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries, according to research from the Electrical Safety Foundation International. It goes without saying that […]
31 August 2022

Why Renewables Must Act Now on Fire Risk

Despite the fact that wind turbine and photovoltaic fires can be catastrophic, the clean energy industry has been slow to address fire risk. This lack of […]
23 August 2022

Can Solar Farms Cause Fires?

As global warming rises, many communities turn to solar farms to combat the issue. Because solar farms do not have any harmful discharges, they do not contaminate […]
16 August 2022

Fire Suppression System vs Sprinkler System

Is a fire suppression system the same as a sprinkler system? The short answer is no; they are not the same. Although they may share the same objective—suppressing […]
11 August 2022

What Happens if a Solar Farm Catches Fire?

Though solar farm fires are rare, they are not impossible. Any high-power electrical equipment, including a solar power plant, presents a risk for fire. The good […]
4 August 2022

The 6 Key Fire Risk Assessment Principles to Apply to Your Solar Farm

Fire breaking out at photovoltaic (PV) farms has the potential to be costly: on project finances, on the environment, and on the perception of solar technology. […]