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4 days agoCan solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks and how to keep your energy-providing devices safe
Phil Strickland, Technical Operations Director at 21 Degrees, says: "It wouldn't normally be the visible glass panels where it starts. Any fire is more likely caused by the DC current in cables or connectors, not the panels themselves." He further states, "Even when a system is switched off, sunlight can still generate DC current," he explains. "If connections are poor or components damaged, that current can arc, overheat and cause a fire."
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