Aim:
There has been a massive increase in the use of solar panels globally and these are becoming increasingly powerful. However, PV panels are a serious risk to anyone attending a fire incident involving these panels due to the presence of dangerous DC voltage. This course will prepare First Responders for dealing with fires involving solar panels and give managers of premises an overview of the risks they pose.
Who is the course aimed at?
All those who may be involved with a fire involving solar panels.
Content:
The course covers the following:
- Introduction
- Renewable energy overview and risk factors
- Solar panel market overview
- Understanding the risks
- Damaged photovoltaic panels
- Connecting to the grid
- Grid interactive system
- Off grid
- Hybrid PV system
- Common reasons for system failure
- Current kills
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Detecting current
- Risk assessment matrix
- PVSTOP
- Application technique
- Delivery system
- Application
- Drying time
- Built in Photovoltaics
- Photovoltaic system reactivation
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Duration
2 hours CPD
Cost
£50 plus VAT
CPD Certified – This course is certified by the CPD Certification service
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