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July 9, 2024
Solar & battery storage will constitute 81% of new US electricity generating capacity in 2024, but concerns are increasing about failure to assess associated fire risk.
May 14, 2024
The amount of new solar capacity added in the US increased by 51% last year – with deployment soaring, there are four steps solar farm operators can take to protect their assets from fire risk.
September 26, 2023
Which US States are leading on battery storage deployment?
November 30, 2022
Although rare, fires do occur on solar farms. But knowing how to extinguish a solar farm fire can reduce risk and improve safety.
November 22, 2022
Solar is set to account for almost half of all new US electricity generation capacity. As US solar capacity increases, solar operators must protect assets.
November 11, 2022
With the expansion of solar farms, it’s important to note that any new frontier brings challenges, such as inverter fires and how to mitigate fire risks.
October 28, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act will boost solar and wind initiatives. Thus, solar and wind managers must take action to protect such assets from fire.
October 20, 2022
Although it's difficult to know exactly how often solar farm fires occur, data suggests that as solar generation grows, so too will the risk of fire.
October 11, 2022
Solar farm fires are destructive— they can result in environmental pollution and pose a serious threat to human life and health.
September 29, 2022
Due to a challenging solar supply chain crisis, we recommend solar farm operators to protect their assets.
September 22, 2022
With increasing solar prices, protecting solar farms from fire is even more important.
September 12, 2022
Challenges to solar panel farms are likely to increase up-front costs for investors, operators, and owners— squeezing project profitability.