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Insights
Mitigating solar panel installation risks
As solar photovoltaic (PV) systems become a key solution for global energy and climate needs, their rapid adoption introduces new safety risks. The most serious is fire from rooftop solar installations, making strong risk management essential as deployment accelerates. This article is based on Antti Hirvonen’s thesis (2025) "Improving risk management practices on rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic projects."
Antti Hirvonen, Risk Engineer 11/06/2025 -
Video
Electrical arcing in solar panel systems can ignite a roof fire
Solar cell technology, when properly installed, used, and maintained, offers an incredible, clean energy solution. However, as with all new technologies, solar panels also introduce new types of risks.
27/05/2025 -
Podcast
Video podcast: Zeroing in on the energy mix and the EU’s solar future
In this video podcast, we are diving into the new EU legislation on solar panels and the RePowerEU plan, that will have a huge impact over the coming years.
29/04/2024 -
Insights
EU paves the way for a solar powered future
The fear of rising energy costs, alongside concerns around energy security following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, are pushing governments and agencies to find solutions that will safeguard our modern way of life.
Anders Rørvik Ellingbø 18/10/2023 -
Insights
Understanding the energy mix
To achieve net-zero emissions, there are many critical elements that need to be addressed. There is no doubt that the green transition, and finding new ways to power the world, is a must – it is something we simply must aim for in the future. However, this green transition as we know it retains some problems that are not yet solved.
Netta Keski-Keturi, Property Underwriter, Chairperson of Energy Competence Center 20/04/2023