Solar PV systems contribute to an increase in the probability of a fire occurring, primarily due to electrical risks. Through collaboration with the Alternative Technology Association, fire services personnel, solar PV installers, and other regulatory organisations, we identified fire risks associated with solar PV systems and investigated how the presence of solar PV systems can affect homeowners. An informational guide was produced for homeowners to raise public awareness and provide suggestions to mitigate fire risks associated with solar PV installations.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Smith, Austin Douglas
• Chiaramonte, Alessandra
• Hood, Zachary James

Subject

• Well-Being
• Energy
• Security
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050116-222843

Keyword

• Photovoltaic power systems
• Sustainability
• Fire protection engineering
• Fire prevention

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Hanlan, James P.

Year

• 2016

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Alternative Technology Association

Date created

• 2016-05-01

Location

• Melbourne

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright