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Why are Solar PV safety checks recommended?
Solar PV systems can easily be overlooked as they are generally on roofs, out of sight, and out of mind. They are quite often thought to be low-maintenance benign assets posing little risk due to their location. However as a DC electricity generator, like all electrical equipment, if installed poorly or damaged it can present significant risks.
Some risks are little understood and again overlooked even by some installers.
For instance, where a Solar PV array is located on a roof with lightning protection installed, there may be a requirement to tie the system to the lightning protection and install Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). If these installations are carried out incorrectly then dangerous voltages can enter the building leading to flashovers within the building and a heightened risk of fire.
We regularly come across multi-string systems with no or poor overcurrent protection/fusing which could lead to dangerous overload conditions.
What return can I expect?
Very similar to those on a domestic property.
However, as a business there ould also be added advantages:
- Reduction in carbon omissions (and so reduce any carbon taxes that may be applied)
- Promote a green business ethic
- Reduction in the long term business overhead
- An increase in the value of the business premises
- The generation results can be presented in real time on to a visual display unit that can be networked and monitored remotely as well as locally. This can be used as a method of reinforcing your business ethos to your clients, visitors and staff.
How would it work on my business premises?
The system could be installed where ever you had space (roof, field, barn, car park etc) taking in to account the orientation of the panels as this would impact the amount of electricity generated.
The schematic drawing opposite simply outlines how the system would be installed.
It must be borne in mind that:
- If you aren’t the buildings owner you would need to get permission from the Landlord, along with local planning consents.
- The structural integrity of any roof space being used would need to be considered along with any leakage/maintenance/access issues for the future.
- There would need to be space within the building or an accessible exterior wall for the inverters/and associated controls to be installed.
We can also help with maintenance and repairs of commercial solar PV systems.
How would this impact my business/employees?
There should be no impact on the running of your business whilst the installation takes place.
In addition, as contractors, we are fully aware of the necessity for good Health & Safety planning. As a result we would always ensure that the necessary health and safety risk assessments were undertaken and relevant method statements issued prior to any works being undertaken. As an NICEIC approved contractor you can also count on the quality, compliance and integrity of our electrical installations too.
To find out more please contact us so that we can assist you with this having understood your business needs and goals.