Fire safety box for solar connectors

Viridian Solar says that its ArcBox enclosure can be easily snapped around the outside of an MC4 electrical connector. It contains a DC arc within the connector, which prevents fire from spreading to nearby combustible materials.Viridian Solar, a UK manufacturer of roof-integrated solar panels, has unveiled a new enclosure for solar connectors to prevent fire risks in PV systems. Faulty connectors are among the most frequent causes of fires in rooftop solar arrays. One problem is cross-mating, which happens when connectors of different kinds are mated. Viridian Solar said its ArcBox enclosure ...

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