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May 11, 2023
Transformers are essential to safely provide power to businesses, infrastructure, and neighborhoods. A transformer is designed to reduce the voltage before it enters the structure or panel, because power lines transmit energy at a very high voltage. The possibility of electrical fires and short circuits are diminished since transformers are made to offer voltage stability and overload tolerance.
April 25, 2023
Wind farms located offshore are difficult to access and harder to repair. Consequently, the financial impact of offshore turbine fires can be much more significant than onshore incidents.
March 31, 2023
With metals cutting at high speeds, the possibility of a fire occurring is likely – especially when a machine shop is running lightly attended or lights out. Here are our top two CNC fire safety tips we recommend to help eliminate the impact of fire.
March 20, 2023
A clean agent fire suppression system is the best option for those looking to safeguard electrical panels. Clean agents are gaseous fire suppressants that leave no residue and do not conduct electricity—the winning combination for electrical panel protection.
November 30, 2022
When it comes to fire safety at solar farms, operators often overlook fire mitigation strategies. Many choose to rely on insurance providers to cover losses in the event of a fire. However, deciding to omit fire preventive strategies is neither the most affordable, nor the safest option for solar farms.
November 22, 2022
Solar is set to account for almost half of all new US electricity generation capacity this year and next year, with three states leading the way. As US solar capacity is set to overtake wind for the first time, solar operators must do everything possible to protect assets from fire.
November 11, 2022
The benefits of solar farms are so dramatic that in just the last ten years, the average annual growth rate for the solar industry has been 33% year-over-year. With expansion numbers like that, it’s important to note that any new frontier brings challenges, such as inverter fires and how to mitigate fire risks.
November 1, 2022
EDM machines are designed to be safe from the risk of fire, but unfortunately, accidents happen, and you want to ensure operators and equipment are unharmed. The key to protecting against fires is fast and reliable detection and suppression that is not prone to false discharges.
October 28, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will lead to the development of 550GW of new, utility-scale clean power by 2030 – with an enormous amount of wind and solar farms set to be deployed, steps must be taken to protect personnel and assets from fire risk, which is often underestimated and overlooked.
October 20, 2022
With any electrical system, the potential for fire does exist. In this article, we’re exploring the numbers and statistics around solar farm fire risks and discussing why investing in solar farm fire protection is so crucial.
October 11, 2022
A fire at a solar farm can have devastating consequences for the surrounding environment. This is in addition to the obvious risks fires pose to human health. The damage can range from air pollution and water pollution and fatalities to bronchitis and the exacerbation of asthma and other lung diseases in the local population.
September 29, 2022
The solar industry is in the grip of a supply chain crisis, which means sourcing components for solar farms is increasingly difficult. Solar industry supply chain disruption means sourcing replacement components is extremely challenging – consequently, protecting existing assets from damage, including fire, is crucial.