Photovoltaics a safe technology

PhotovoltaicS: 99.9% Safe

Studies conducted by respected institutions have proven that photovoltaic systems are extremely safe. Of all the PV systems considered in a study by the German testing body TÜV Rheinland, only 0.016% exhibit fire or heat damage.

• 99.9% safety
• 0.016% fire or head damage

This means that 99.9% of photovoltaic systems are safe. PV systems therefore do not pose any health, safety or environmental risks under normal operating conditions. Looking more closely at the 0.016% with fire or heat damage, the main sources of error are as follows: 

• 51% external causes
• 19% errors on the DC side
• 12% errors on modules
• 10% inverter issues
• 8% errors on the AC side

We can see that the majority of all fire and heat damage is caused by external causes such as animal bites or lightning strikes. Further sources of error, especially on the DC side, can be avoided by professional installation. In this way a safe technology can become even safer.

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