Roof Stays Live
Sweden has issued new guidance for firefighters responding to buildings with solar panels. A power cutoff can leave an electrical hazard above their heads.
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Solar panels can still generate voltage after parts of a system have been disconnected. They can do so even in the weak light of a streetlamp or the light from a fire, according to the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency. A damaged cable or component can put firefighters at risk of electric shock.
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