Solar Panels, Battery Storage and Fire Safety: UK Guidance

Rooftop solar panels and battery energy storage systems present new fire risks for UK buildings.. Renewable Energy Fire Risks The UK's push to net zero is driving rapid deployment of solar PV panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Fire Risks DC arc faults in solar panel wiring Thermal runaway in lithium ion BESS Access obstruction for firefighters on solar panel covered roofs Water runoff contamination from damaged panels Inability to isolate DC current in solar systems Guidance MCS 012: Solar PV fire safety requirements NFCC guidance on solar panels and firefighter safety BS EN 62619: Safety for secondary lithium cells Grid scale BESS: HSE guidance and planning conditions For renewable energy fire safety, contact us.