UK research calls for robust approach to rooftop solar fire safety

Research commissioned by the UK government finds rooftop solar panels can significantly influence fire behavior, particularly when the height gap between modules and the roof surface falls below critical limits.A research paper commissioned by the UK government has concluded that a more comprehensive approach to fire safety in rooftop solar installations is needed. The research, carried out by Manchester-based fire and risk consultancy OFR Consultants, comprises a literature review that investigated the extent to which rooftop solar systems alter fire dynamics or pose additional risks to roof ...

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