Photovoltaic panels have become a popular choice for homes and businesses, but few know that they can pose a real fire risk. The question that comes up more and more often is: “Can photovoltaic panels catch fire?” The answer is yes — and with the new requirements in P118/2025 , it’s clear that the safety of PV (photovoltaic) systems can no longer be ignored.
Why can photovoltaic panels catch fire?
Although fires occurring in photovoltaic panels are rare, the impact and devastating consequences of such fires cannot be ignored.
The most common causes include:
🔥 Inverter faults or poor connections
🔥 Overheating of components
🔥 Non-compliant installations
🔥 Hail or bird impact
Even if the panels themselves are largely fireproof, adjacent installations can generate sparks, short circuits or electrical arcs that can lead to fires that are difficult to extinguish.
What does P118/2025 provide regarding photovoltaic systems?
The new edition of the fire safety standard P118, which came into force in 2025, brings important clarifications:
🔧 The installation of PV systems must comply with clear distance rules from combustible materials.
🔧 The obligation to have rapid intervention means , adapted to extinguish electrical fires, including at roof level.
🔧 Recommendations for the use of certified equipment that can extinguish fires without water or foam , avoiding destruction of panels and the risk of electric shock.
🔧 Also, in the case of buildings on which photovoltaic panels are installed, the facade thermal insulation must be made of materials with fire reaction class A1 or A2-s1,d0 , regardless of their height regime or destination.
Our solution: SolarStop – The special extinguisher for photovoltaic panels
To respond to these risks, we recommend SolarStop , an innovative extinguisher, specially designed for fires that may occur around photovoltaic panels.
🔹 Non-conductive – Can be safely used on active electrical installations.
🔹 Does not harm the panels - It does not leave corrosive or wet residues and forms a black film on its surface that stops current generation.
🔹 Rapid activation – Ideal for quick interventions before the fire spreads and can be applied from a distance of 11 meters from the fire.
🔹 Certified and tested for use in fires of electrical origin, being approved by CNSIPC - IGSU.
SolarStop is the perfect choice for:
🧯 Homeowners with solar systems
🧯 Commercial and industrial installations
🧯 Rapid intervention equipment for electricians and plumbers
Conclusion
Even though the benefits of solar energy are undeniable, safety should not be neglected . Fires caused by photovoltaic systems are rare, but can have devastating consequences. With P118/2025 coming into force, now is the time to take proactive measures.
🔧 Protect your investment.
🔥 Be prepared.
🧯 Choose SolarStop (distreo.ro) – the smart solution for extinguishing fires in photovoltaic panels.
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