Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread beneath photovoltaic (PV) panel installations on flat, commercial and ...

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – “I think the quick action of our neighbor, as well as the fire department and the city response getting here so quickly. I think it saved that house,” said neighbor Kim Koon. The ...

Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

The use of solar electricity in homes and businesses has increased rapidly, but there are new concerns associated with this growth. Fire is among the most dangerous. Although they are uncommon, solar ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — On Thursday afternoon, Peoria firefighters responded to a fire at a solar panel farm off North Galena Road.

Firefighters investigate cause of blaze in Adelaide, which has caused major damage to energy company 1Komma5º's solar panel and battery warehouse.

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 ...

CHESTERTOWN — A fire originating from roof-mounted solar panels damaged a two-story home in Chestertown in early May, according to fire officials. 1. Know Your System: Understand the layout of your ...

If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

Netherlands-based research institutes TNO, Institute for Public Safety (NIPV), and the Standardization Institute (NEN), have mapped out for the first time how many building fires in the Netherlands ...