Engineering Manager Clean Energy Associates (CEA) Brighton, Massachusetts, United States
Description and Background: Fire risks for rooftop PV installations are much more prevalent than many in our industry realize or are willing to admit. The rapidly growing solar landscape is complicated and complex, and at a time of high scrutiny. Data suggests that the majority of PV rooftop fires have stemmed from common mistakes; the status quo in equipment selection, installation, and maintenance has exposed PV systems to serious fire risks. CEA will share insights and lessons learned from hundreds of rooftop inspections, including the most common risks and the underlying drivers for those risks.
