In all honesty, solar panel installations may cost thousands of dollars. You want to make sure that you get the best out of it. Every business that decides to switch to a solar energy source aims to save money from huge electricity bills, get out of electric companies monopoly, and contribute to combating climate change.
Yet, mistakes could happen but knowing how to mitigate them is an edge in preventing undesirable results. One of the questions needed to be answered is if solar PV systems fire hazard.
As of December 2020, Clean Energy Regulator data shows that more than 2.68 million rooftops have solar energy systems installed.
What are the chances of PV systems to be fire hazard?
It is found that 1.5% of fires in Australia were linked to solar PV systems. The culprit for this may vary. It may be because of:
- Poorly designed system;
- improper installation; or
- faulty solar products
What process does Lifetime Renewable Energy follow to make sure that the system mitigate fire risk?
A very important process prior to solar panel installation is the site inspection and assessment of the client’s property.
The site inspection is done through these three steps:
- A consultant understands the site in order to determine the next steps;
- a qualified and certified engineer inspects the structural engineering of the site; and
- the designer, electrician, and installer do an inspection to sign off the design .
Site inspections are necessary for the following reasons:
- Roof & structural inspection;
- shading assessment;
- checking of meters and cables;
- assess if the switchboard needs replacement;
- determine how much energy is needed by the system; and
- decide where to place the inverter and other accessories.
This process is also essential in order to align the functionality of the solar PV system to the establishment’s business hours. Interval data for the past years and usage pattern analyzing every year, seasons, months, weekdays, weekends, day and night and so on should also be gathered. This way, the client gets the most out of the solar PV system.
The team then presents the data gathered to the client as well as a proposal design of the PV system. The installation will be done by A-grade electricians and apprentices (no labour) to make sure that the system is fault-free and no compromises have been made.
After successful installation, the system is due for an inspection by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) before turning the it on. The inspectors will then issue a certificate of electrical safety as proof of passing the inspection.
Lifetime Renewable Energy always makes sure to provide the most innovative solutions, coupled with Highest quality of solar products (based on projects) and services to ensure quality, longevity, security, and efficiency. LREnergy only works with an accredited designer and installer by the Clean Energy Council. We are also a CEC approved retailer. We work based on standard operating procedure to make sure that we discern important details that need to be identified.
