Are you afraid of Christmas trees? Interesting facts about the safety of photovoltaic systems

When discussing solar energy, the safety of pholtovoltaic systems is an issue that always comes up. It is often said that PV systems would increase the fire risk for the home, and that the fire brigade would not fight fires involving photovoltaic systems. We have checked this out for you, and can reveal whether there is any truth in these rumours. We also explain why you should be more afraid of Christmas than a photovoltaic fire!