Most people know that harnessing the power of the sun is good for the environment and the wallet.A homeowner will install solar panels because the panels substantially lower monthly energy bills, and the panels also help to protect the ozone (protecting from effects of global warming). As people push more and more towards solar panels, it is essential for us to question the safety of the product. How safe are solar energy panels?
Solar panels are electrical appliances, and as such, they are subject to the same electrical failures of other devices. Panels can catch fire and have power surges. Many safety measures have been developed and implemented that keep solar panels and their users safe.
The vast majority of solar panels that are used for residential purposes have nothing to worry about when installing and using new systems. A German study suggests that the probability of fire is roughly 0.006% of 1.3 million people. Although the likelihood of fire damage is highly unlikely, problems are usually covered by system warranties and homeowners insurance.
High levels of safety are a result of the technology put into systems. For instance, rooftop panels are built with rapid shutdown mechanisms to prevent overheating.
Solar power is safe, easy to harness, and affordable. There are various reasons why people do not install units in their home (some reasonable and others not so much). If you fear for yourself or your house because you believe panels to be dangerous, you need to learn about just how safe these units are.
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