CHESTERTOWN — A fire originating from roof-mounted solar panels damaged a two-story home in Chestertown in early May, according to fire officials. The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company responded to a ...

As solar energy continues to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, understanding their fire behaviour has become ...

You might think those sleek panels on your neighbor's roof are just quietly soaking up sunshine. Turns out, there's more happening up there than meets the eye. The kicker? 8% increase in fires ...

Fire damage on rooftop solar array. Thorough equipment due diligence helps mitigate risks. Image: CEA. The inverter helps prevent fires in solar systems but can also cause them if not properly ...

A UK solar manufacturer has launched a fully fire-compliant rooftop solar panel as concern grows over the safety of some installations. Solfit's new 425Wp in-roof panel is designed to meet the latest ...